Access to clean water is a fundamental human right, yet millions of people around the world lack this basic necessity. Inadequate water supply and acceptable sanitation in schools, health care facilities, and public places remains a huge challenge in Gambia.
At FDF we are working to increase the population’s access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation. This will dramatically help reduce water-borne diseases, of which children are sadly the first victims.
Whatever amount you give, it’s not Donating to our water wells project is a powerful act of compassion that will positively impact communities for years to come. It’s also a highly investable means of attaining sadaqah jariyah. Your donations will not only quench thirst but provide opportunities for education, economic growth, and community development. Improved water access leads to better hygiene, sanitation and every drop of water from these wells becomes a source of hope and progress.
The cost of a borehole is £3500.
Each borehole provides access to safe drinking water for approximately 1000 people within a village.
Did You Know?
The last borehole FDF built was in an incredibly rural area. Remote and very difficult to get to. All previous attempts by other charities and groups had repeatedly failed.
Water is usually drilled for and found at a depth of 20-30m.
FDF went to the same spot and dug to the same depth, but sadly we could not find water.
The locals were distraught as they had been going without for years and begged us not to leave them without water access. After a lot of hard work, FDF negotiated with and hired contractors from Germany, who were able to drill to a depth of 80m and set up a successful borehole.
