Qatar Charity has provided a vital lifeline to remote communities in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region by installing 80 manual water pumps, ensuring access to clean drinking water for over 10,000 residents.
The project, carried out through Qatar Charity’s office in Pakistan, aims to alleviate water scarcity in underserved areas. According to a statement released by the organization, 40 pumps were installed in Charsadda and another 40 in Mardan — two districts facing acute shortages of clean water.
“This initiative is part of Qatar Charity’s broader commitment to humanitarian aid and development, made possible by the generous support of donors in Qatar,” the statement said. It added that the primary goal was to address urgent water needs, reduce the spread of waterborne diseases, and ease access to safe water for vulnerable populations.
Residents in these rural communities, many of whom live below the poverty line, previously relied on unsafe or distant water sources. The cost of installing deep pumps has been beyond the reach of most families, exacerbating daily hardships — particularly for women and children tasked with fetching water over long distances.
Beneficiaries of the newly installed pumps have expressed gratitude for the intervention, noting that the project has significantly improved their quality of life. “We no longer have to walk for miles to fetch water. This pump is a blessing for our village,” one resident said. Others echoed the sentiment, emphasizing how the pumps have eased daily routines and reduced health risks.
In addition to the recent project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Qatar Charity has been active across Pakistan. In 2024 alone, the organization installed more than 1,100 manual water pumps throughout the country, benefiting nearly 55,000 individuals. Of these, 250 pumps were installed specifically in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region, reaching more than 27,000 people.
Qatar Charity’s efforts are part of a larger strategy to improve water security in rural Pakistan, where access to clean and safe drinking water remains a persistent challenge. Many areas suffer from unreliable infrastructure, limited government resources, and contamination of existing water sources, leading to widespread health issues.
The charity emphasized that water access projects like this one not only contribute to public health but also enhance overall community resilience and dignity.
Qatar Charity has pledged to continue its water-related humanitarian efforts in Pakistan, with more projects expected in other provinces facing similar challenges.
