2.2 billion people still live without access to safely managed drinking water. That’s nearly 1 in 4 people globally. Every day, communities face disease, hunger, and poverty simply because they don’t have clean water.
At Human Concern International (HCI), we believe that access to clean water is a human right—not a privilege. Your donations help us build sustainable water solutions that change lives for generations. Every drop empowers communities to thrive—keeping children in school, protecting vulnerable populations from waterborne diseases, and helping families raise livestock and cultivate crops for sustenance.
Water is the foundation of life, yet for millions, it’s a daily struggle. Access to clean water is crucial for health, education, and prosperity, but it remains out of reach for too many.
Lack of clean water means poverty and vulnerability. But when clean water is accessible, communities flourish—children stay healthy and in school, families can grow their own food, and economies stabilize.
Human Concern International is working on the ground in some of the most drought-affected areas to provide sustainable, life-saving water solutions. Our initiatives focus on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) programs to ensure clean water is available to vulnerable communities. Here’s how we’re making a difference:
When you donate to HCI’s clean water projects, you’re directly impacting the lives of countless individuals—improving health, education, and livelihoods. With your help, we can expand access to clean water and transform lives.
While a donor may choose a water well in Asia or Africa, we cannot guarantee that we can fulfill requests for a specific country in two continents as we build wells where most needed. A donor may share their preference with us along with their receipt via email at [email protected] and we will try our best to fulfill their request; however, we cannot guarantee that they will be accommodated.
The price to build a water well is $5,000 in Africa and $1,500 in Asia.
HCI currently has water well projects in Kenya ($5,000), Somalia ($5,000), Bangladesh ($1,500), India ($1,500) and Pakistan ($1,500).
Yes, you may add an inscription of up to 25 characters to your water well. Please share your donation receipt along with your inscription with us via email at [email protected]
It takes between 6 to 8 months for well construction to be completed. This timeline excludes the pre- and post-construction phases, which should be noted. Please also note that unforeseen situations such as weather conditions, political unrest, and travel restrictions in the countries where we work can impact this timeline and may result in further delays.
Yes, donors will receive photos of their completed wells and in some cases videos and construction photos of wells while they are in progress.
Shallow water wells with hand pumps, which are most of the HCI’s water wells, have a lifespan of about 8-15 years.
Human Concern International is the oldest Muslim relief organization in Canada, fighting poverty for over 45 years.
We are a registered charity with the CRA. Charitable Registration No. 107497125 RR 0001
