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Donate Water Pumps, Wells & Tanks: A Sadaqah Jariyah for Africa & Asia

At Ummati Relief Foundation, we transform the sacred act of giving water into sustainable, life-saving action. Our water projects do more than quench thirst, they transform community health, empower women and girls, break cycles of poverty, and provide a source of endless reward (Sadaqah Jariyah). We build reliable, long-term access to clean water for the world’s most vulnerable populations across Kenya, Uganda Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan.

The Global Water Crisis: A Matter of Life and Death. In many of these countries water is the difference between survival and death. Contaminated water is a silent killer, claiming more lives than conflict.

Deadly Statistics: Over 829,000 people die each year from diseases caused by unsafe water and poor sanitation (WHO). This translates to over 2,200 deaths per day, predominantly children under five.

Preventable Diseases: A single sip of dirty water can transmit cholera, dysentery, typhoid, and hepatitis, A diseases entirely preventable with clean water access.

The Malnutrition Link: Dirty water causes diarrheal diseases that prevent nutrient absorption, leading to stunted growth and lifelong health issues in children, even when food is available.

The Ripple Effect: How Water Transforms Communities
1. Empowers Women and Girls
The water crisis is a profound gender crisis. Women and girls spend up to 6 hours daily walking to collect water (UNICEF)—time stolen from education, work, and family.

Education Lost: Girls often miss school or drop out to support water collection, perpetuating cycles of poverty.

Safety at Risk: Long, isolated journeys expose women and girls to violence, animal attacks, and accidents.

2. Breaks the Cycle of Poverty Water is the  of economic development.

Health = Productivity: Illness from dirty water prevents adults from working or farming, trapping families in debt.

Agriculture Depends on Water: With 95% of farming in Africa being rain-fed (World Bank), droughts lead directly to famine and hunger crises.

Businesses Stagnate: From textiles to street vending, a lack of clean water cripples productivity and entrepreneurship.

3. Builds Stability and Prevents Conflict Water scarcity is a root cause of displacement and conflict.

Resource Conflicts: Droughts and shrinking water sources fuel tensions between communities and herders.

Climate Change Impact: Major rivers like the Nile and Ganges are under threat, endangering millions.

Forced Migration: When villages lose their water source, families are forced into overcrowded cities or camps, creating new humanitarian emergencies.

Your Eternal Reward: Water as Sadaqah Jariyah In Islam, providing water is among the most blessed and rewarding acts of charity.

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “The best charity is giving water to drink.” (Ibn Majah)

By funding a water project, you establish a Sadaqah Jariyah (Continuous Charity). Every single drop drunk, every life saved, and every child empowered by your well or pump earns you ongoing reward, even after your passing.

The Prophet ﷺ said: “When a person dies, his deeds come to an end except for three: ongoing charity (Sadaqah Jariyah), beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for him.” (Muslim)

Zakat-Eligible & Sadaqah Jariyah Water Projects We offer 100% Shariah-compliant, Zakat-eligible projects with full transparency. Choose your impact:

1. Hand Water Pumps (Sadaqah Jariyah) An affordable, immediate solution providing a village with clean water.

£150 – Fund a Hand Pump in Pakistan, Sri Lanka, or Bangladesh.

£450 – Fund a Hand Pump in Kenya, Uganda, or Tanzania.

2. Shallow & Deep Wells (Zakat Eligible) Provide a long-term, sustainable source of pure underground water.

£1,100 – Fund a Deep Well in Pakistan.

£1,900 – Fund a Deep Well in Bangladesh.

£1,400 – Fund an Electric Water Well in Kenya, Uganda, or Tanzania.

3. Water Storage Tanks (Sadaqah Jariyah) Collect and store rainwater to ensure access during dry seasons.

£2,500 – Fund a Storage Water Tank.

4. Irrigation Wells (Zakat Eligible) Help farmers grow food sustainably, lifting entire communities out of poverty—a double reward for feeding the hungry.

£2,650 – Fund an Irrigation Water Well.

Why Donors Trust Ummati Relief Foundation 100% Donation Policy on Zakat & Sadaqah: Your entire water donation funds project implementation.

Direct Implementation: Our teams work on the ground in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

Full Transparency: Receive reports and updates on the communities you transform.

Shariah-Compliant: All projects are meticulously assessed for Islamic compliance.

Join our mission. Transform a community. Secure your eternal reward.

Donate Now  Give the Gift of Water, the Gift of Life.