Give the gift of water
Safe Water Fund
Your gift joins others in one fund that builds wells, boreholes and water pumps wherever the need is greatest.
- 92,000 wells built
- 10.6 million people given access to clean water
- 33 locations worldwide
- Sadaqah Jariyah
All water projects
From a £190 water pump to a £5,000 deep borehole. Every well comes with a photo report once it’s built.
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Hand pump
Water Pump
Lifts water from around 30 metres down for drinking, washing and cooking. Lasts 10 years or more.
- Locations: Bangladesh, Kashmir (India), Pakistan
- Serves: 1 to 4 families
From £190
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Dug well
Dig-A-Well
Draws water from up to 40 metres, in a shared spot such as a village centre, school or mosque.
- Locations: Gambia, Kashmir (India), Mali, Niger, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
- Serves: Up to 200 people
From £660
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Solar borehole
Mini Solar-Powered Borehole
Clean water even without electricity, with its own storage tank. Built near mosques and schools.
- Location: Pakistan
- Serves: Over 100 families
From £2,000
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Community well
Community Well
A wide, deep well for families, livestock and small-scale farming, cared for by a local committee.
- Locations: Gambia, Kashmir (India), Mali, Niger, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan
- Serves: Up to 1,000 people
From £2,600
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Borehole
Deep Borehole
Drilled to around 50 metres in Chiradzulu district, with a hand pump and full water testing.
- Location: Malawi
- Serves: Up to 1,000 people a day
From £5,000
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Crowdfunding
Borehole Fund
Help finish a solar-powered borehole with taps around Tiene Village. Any amount helps.
- Location: Tiene Village, Mali
- Serves: Up to 2,000 people
£5,240 raised of £8,000
From £25
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Why water?
Around one in four people worldwide still lack safely managed drinking water (WHO). For over 30 years, donors like you have helped us build wells across Asia and Africa, and every well donor receives a photo report once it’s installed.
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Giving in someone’s name
A well in her name
Muslim Hands Canada surprised Lamia Tatari with a water well built in her name.
A plaque, a photo report and a community with clean water: a Sadaqah Jariyah that keeps on giving.
Every plaque holds up to 30 characters, in any language. Add your own name or a loved one’s when you check out.
Water for Yemen
A man in Yemen on the daily struggle to find clean water.
Frequently asked questions
Will I get pictures and videos of my water well?
Yes. You’ll receive a feedback report with images of the well, details of its construction and information about the beneficiaries. Video footage is available on request.
How long will my well take to complete?
It depends on the type: around nine months for a tube well, and around a year for a Dig-A-Well or community well. Many are completed sooner, depending on local conditions.
Can I get a plaque on the well I donate?
Yes, every well includes a plaque. The message is limited to 30 characters including spaces, and can be written in any language. Add it when you check out.
How long does a water well last?
On average, water pumps last 10 years or more, Dig-A-Wells 25 years or more and community wells 35 years or more. Regular maintenance helps extend this.
Can I donate my well next to a masjid?
In most cases, yes, unless our team identifies an issue during the assessment stage, in which case they’ll let us know.
Can I choose where my well is built?
We work in designated regions at scheduled times to ensure quality. If your requested location is within a current project area, we can accommodate it; otherwise we’re unable to build there at this time.
What happens if my well needs repair?
Each community elects a caretaker trained by Muslim Hands in basic maintenance and repairs. If they can’t resolve an issue, they contact our team directly for help.
Can I get the exact coordinates of my well?
In most countries, yes. In some, such as Pakistan, government regulations prevent us sharing coordinates, so we provide detailed location information instead.
Are water sources tested for safety?
Our team conducts thorough checks before and after each well is completed, surveying the area, measuring depth and assessing other important factors before construction begins.
Can I give a well as a gift, with a certificate?
Yes, through Great Charity Gifts, where you can choose a certificate template and add a message. We can post it or email a digital copy.
Can I visit my well?
Yes, you’re very welcome. Location details are included in your feedback report; contact us to arrange a visit.
Will I receive updates during construction?
Not currently. We share updates once construction is complete, and plan to add step-by-step updates in future.