Introduction: A Basic Human Right Denied
Water is life—but for millions of people across Pakistan, access to clean water is still out of reach. In communities like Nooribad, Tharparkar, and Korangi, children and their mothers walk for miles each day, desperately seeking clean drinking water. Most often, what they find is murky, contaminated, and dangerously unsafe.
Impure water sources play a significant role in the alarming spread of waterborne illnesses like cholera, typhoid, dysentery, and hepatitis A. These diseases have a greater impact on children under five, resulting in unnecessary suffering and avoidable fatalities.
That’s why the Human Necessity Foundation (HNF) launched its Clean Water Campaign: to bring health, dignity, and long-term sustainability to underserved regions through solar-powered water filtration plants.
Why We Started This Campaign
The water crisis in Pakistan is not a new issue—but its impact today is more devastating than ever. Our team has visited rural villages where even basic hand-pumps yield dirty, salty, or undrinkable water. In one heartbreaking encounter, a mother shared how her toddler developed a severe stomach infection after drinking water from a nearby borehole. She had no choice—there was no alternative.
Sadly, this story echoes across 70% of households in Pakistan, where people rely on unsafe sources of drinking water. Without intervention, this crisis will only deepen.
The time to act is now. That’s why HNF is stepping in to provide sustainable, low-maintenance, solar-powered clean drinking water projects in the heart of Pakistan’s most water-scarce areas.
Who This Campaign Will Help
This campaign focuses on building 10 solar water plants in carefully selected locations—regions that our team identified through detailed field assessments and community consultations. These communities include:
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Remote villages in Tharparkar, Badin, and interior Sindh
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Urban slums in Karachi where access to clean water is nonexistent
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Agricultural zones where water pollution is ruining both health and crops
Each of these communities currently:
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Depends on polluted wells, ponds, or tanker water
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Has high cases of waterborne disease outbreaks
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Lacks infrastructure and government support
By installing solar-powered water filtration units, we aim to offer a long-term, eco-friendly solution to over 10,000 individuals, ensuring access to safe water daily.
The Need: Why This Matters More Than Ever
The worldwide water crisis is intensifying, and Pakistan is one of the countries facing the highest levels of water stress.
As stated by the Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR):
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Over 21 million people drink contaminated water daily
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Children under five are dying from preventable water-related diseases
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Climate change and mismanagement have made water scarcity worse every year
This isn’t just a rural problem. Even in major cities like Karachi and Lahore, tap water is often unsafe to drink. If urgent action isn’t taken, the UN warned that Pakistan is facing a severe water crisis and is projected to become “water-scarce” by 2025.
Yet, where government action is lacking, community-driven solutions like those by HNF can make all the difference.
Our Sustainable Solution: Solar-Powered Water Plants
At the core of this campaign is a simple but powerful idea: use solar energy to pump and purify water where no other solutions exist.
How Our Solar Water Plants Work:
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Solar panels harness sunlight and transform it into energy.
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That energy powers a solar water pump, drawing groundwater to the surface.
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The water passes through multi-stage filtration, including:
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Sand filtration
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Carbon filtration
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Reverse Osmosis (RO) purification
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Clean, cool, drinkable water is dispensed through taps in a hygienic, shaded kiosk.
Each plant is built to serve 1,000+ people daily, operating entirely on solar energy—no fuel costs, no grid dependency, and very low maintenance.
These plants are especially valuable in off-grid, remote areas, where traditional electric pumps or municipal water lines are not feasible.
Real Impact, Real Stories from the Ground
Each HNF water plant is more than infrastructure—it’s a beacon of hope.
In Korangi, the latest plant installed was donated by Junaid Jamshed’s family. Today, it supplies clean water to over 500 residents. A local teacher told us how children’s school attendance had improved because they no longer suffered from stomach pain and dehydration.
In Nooribad, a plant funded by Dr. Nawwar Marwan Tayyan now supports an entire village. Mothers no longer walk for hours in search of water. They gather near the solar unit in the morning, fill their containers, and head back home with confidence.
These aren’t just statistics—these are lives transformed.
Campaign Goals: What We Aim to Achieve
We’ve set ambitious, yet achievable, targets for this campaign. With your help, we will:
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✅ Install 10 solar-powered water filtration plants across critical zones
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✅ Provide clean water access to 10,000+ individuals
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✅ Reduce the spread of waterborne illnesses in children and vulnerable adults
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✅ Promote sustainable, solar-based solutions in poor communities
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✅ Build awareness and community empowerment around water conservation
Each plant is engineered for long-term durability, requiring minimal upkeep while delivering maximum impact.
How You Can Help
Whether you’re an individual, a company, or a charitable trust, your support can go a long way.
You can:
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💧 Sponsor an entire water plant in your name or as a tribute to someone special.
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💸 Donate any amount—every rupee brings us closer to clean water
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📢 Share the campaign across social media to raise awareness
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🕊️ Dedicate your gift as a Sadaqah Jariyah (ongoing charity)
Your donation doesn’t just provide water—it delivers health, education, and dignity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is my donation Zakat-eligible?
Yes. All donations for clean water fall under essential humanitarian needs and can be given as Zakat or Sadaqah.
How much time is required to construct a plant??
Once funding is confirmed, installation takes approximately 3–4 weeks, including testing and community training.
Can I visit the site I sponsor?
Absolutely. We provide photos, GPS location, and video documentation to all major donors, and you’re welcome to visit when possible.
Concluding Thoughts: Access to Water is a Right, Not a Luxury
This campaign is not about charity—it’s about justice. No child should suffer from drinking water shortage in the 21st century. No mother should lose sleep over her child’s health because of contaminated water.
With your help, we can change that reality. One village at a time. One solar plant at a time.
Join us in fighting water scarcity with compassion, technology, and unwavering determination.
💧 Let’s deliver clean water—and hope—where it’s needed most.