Clean water is life. And yet millions of families are still without it. They walk miles every day. They carry heavy buckets. Their water supply is often dirty and undrinkable. Children fall sick. Women waste hours that they could be working or taking care of their families.

The irony is that this story changes with a £130 donation to a water well. It provides people with clean water right in their community. He says it keeps kids healthy and in school. It would save time and energy for mothers. Even better, for Muslims, it is sadaqah jariyah — a charity for which you keep reaping reward after death. Let’s consider why a water well matters and how it offers hope to whole communities.

The Global Water Crisis

Over 2 billion people consume unsafe drinking water every day. Fast-spreading diseases, including cholera, diarrhe,a and others. Children are the most vulnerable, the report said. Most do not survive to the age of five.

A water well donation goes to the root of this crisis. One well can provide enough water for dozens of families for years and years.

Why a Water Well Donation Matters

When you gift a well, you’re doing much more than donating water:

• Families stay healthy.
• Kids go to school instead of walking for water.
• Parents save money on medicine.
• Women don’t trek for miles in search of water.
• Farmers are able to water their fields and feed their animals.

The change reaches into every part of life.

Types of Water Wells

Hand Pump Wells

Cheap and easy to install. Good for a small group or village.

Deep Tube Wells

Great for low water quality or low water tables. They provide reliable access to safe water.

Solar-Powered Wells

Best for large communities. They rely on sunlight, require less maintenance, and serve for a long time.

Water Wells as Sadaqah Jariyah

In Islamic teachings, charity extends to benefits that continue long after you die. A water well is a perfect example. Your relief comes with every sip that someone takes.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said that providing water is one of the most beloved acts of charity. A water well donation is a gift to people and a blessing for you.

The Cost of Building a Well

The cost varies by the type of well and where it is installed.

• The least expensive are small hand pumps.
• Deep tube wells are more expensive but more durable.
• Solar wells are the most expensive but provide for whole villages.

Whether great or small, each well has an immeasurable value to the community.

How Charities Use Your Donation

Donors deserve trust. That’s what groups like SPAR Project are all about:

• Careful site checks before building.
• Durable materials for long use.
• Updates with photos and reports.
• Plates as requested to recognize donors.

Your gift is directed where it will do the most good.

Real Stories of Change

In one Bangladeshi village, women used to make a two-hour round-trip each day to fetch water. The pond they used was dirty. Children often fell sick.

Then a tube well was funded by donors, and it changed lives. Water is safe, and not far. Children go to school. Mothers have more time. Farmers grow vegetables.

Why Donate Through SPAR Project

SPAR Project has extensive experience with community projects. They ensure that wells are dug where people need them most. They use strong materials. They check the wells regularly.

When you give to SPAR, you can trust us to be good stewards of your gift.

How to Donate a Water Well

You can:

• Help fund an entire well in your name.
• Dedicate it to a loved one.
• Chip in some of the cost and join with other donors.

Visit staging.sparproject.org/ and choose the option that works best for you.

Final Thought

There is more to a water well than water. It is life and health and safety and hope. Your contribution to a water well is helping families today, even generations to come. It is a gift that keeps on giving.