According to The Nation, Pakistan is suffering from a relentless heatwave and its cruel hold on the country. Particularly in regions like Nawabshah, Khairpur, and Thar, where temperatures regularly rise beyond 45°C (113°F), the burning sun smashes cruelly. This is not only a hot summer but also a crisis causing absurd suffering for millions. We aim to highlight the plight of people fighting for survival and emphasize the need for water donations. Your donations can provide vital relief and save lives.
The Heatwave Crisis in 2024
The daily struggle of over 21 million people in Pakistan to get clean drinking water has increased tremendously during this summer (Reference). Imagine the fear that comes with water scarcity and the constant thirst. Life is disrupted by the water shortage, making simple activities like cooking and bathing challenging.
The Impact of the 2024 Heatwaves
In addition, the current heatwave not only dehydrates the land but also destroys entire ecosystems. Mortality rates due to heatstroke have also increased. Local economies that depend primarily on agriculture are facing disruption as well. Because of the heat and scarcity of water, animals lose their lives, depriving families of their livelihood. As human consumption and agricultural irrigation compete for a limited water supply, the strain on water resources increases. This is where your donation comes in: donate to water well projects to ease the lives of surviving people.
Heatwaves in diffrent regions of Pakistan
Sindh Province:
Particularly in Tharparkar, where burning heatwaves and ongoing water shortages have become a way of life, the relentless heat brutally smashes down on Sindh province. Here, residents are forced to share water sources with animals, a desperate measure fraught with health risks. Communities struggle to access safe drinking water, a fundamental human right turned into a daily battle for survival.
Balochistan:
The same events are happening in Balochistan. Chronic water shortages have become a constant problem, made worse by the current weather. People in rural areas spend their days searching for any water source to quench their thirst, regardless of the dangers.
Southern Punjab:
Districts of Southern Punjab, like Rahim Yar Khan and Bahawalpur, suffer most from the heat. The high temperatures and inadequate water resources here threaten both human life and agriculture, the pillar of the local economy. Farmers watch their crops wither under the relentless sun, their livelihoods slipping through their fingers daily.
Al Mustafa Welfare Trust Water Well Projects
"Water is not only for life … water is life." This quote by the United Nations Secretary-General reflects the importance of water in our lives. Water is something we often take for granted because we have access to clean drinking water all the time. In Pakistan, many areas have boreholes or filtration plants at home; however, in regions like Balochistan or desert areas, water is not accessible due to severe heat. With your support through Zakat and Sadaqah donations, we have initiated water well projects at multiple locations around the globe. We have installed:
- Water Hand Pump - serve up to 40 families in a remote village with clean drinking water
- Water Wells - serve up to 60 families in a remote village with clean drinking water
- Electric Water Wells - serve up to 600 people every single day
- Solar Community Water Well - serves up to 2000 people in a village every single day
- Small Water Purification Plant - provides 1000 liters of fresh and clean water every single hour.
- Large Water Purification Plant - provides 2000 liters of fresh and clean water every hour in communities facing severe water shortages.
These are the projects Al Mustafa Welfare Trust has initiated to bring water for life to the most deserving communities. Here is the story of our work, showing how we change the lives of people by getting water into their lives.
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The Story of Mohammad Fayyaz
These are the projects Al Mustafa Welfare Trust has initiated to bring water for life to the most deserving communities. Here is the story of our work, showing how we change the lives of people by getting water into their lives.
Meet Mohammad Fayyaz, a 62-year-old native of rural Tharparkar. He and his family continuously suffered from the effects of heatwave. With five daughters, the youngest just eleven, and a six-year-old boy, Fayyaz constantly worries about his family's welfare. His daughters are subject to harassment and exploitation since they must go daily to gather water from a far-off pond. One of Mohammad Fayyaz's daughters, thirteen-year-old Shazia, describes the dread of water fetching: "I used to get up quite early to visit the pond and find the farmers already there. They harassed us most of the time, and I had to run and shout for help." Her words paint a stark picture of the dangers women and girls face just trying to secure life's most basic necessity.
How You Can Be a Beacon of Hope: Donate and Make a Difference
According to the "Water Crisis in Pakistan" report, more than 80 percent of the country's population faces "severe water scarcity." Many people, including women and children, have to walk miles daily to collect unsafe water just for survival. You can be a source of hope and change in these desperate times by donating Sadaqah Jariyah, Zakat, or even a small amount of Sadaqah. Al Mustafa Welfare Trust will use your donation to fund water projects, drill wells, and provide clean drinking water to affected communities. Imagine the life-changing difference your contribution can make. Help us dig and maintain more water wells, ensuring that communities have a reliable source of clean water.
Every Drop Counts: Let's Beat the Heat with your Sadaqah Jariyah
Water is life. It's as simple as that. By donating to water projects in Pakistan through Al Mustafa Welfare Trust, you're not just giving water; you're giving hope and health. Donate now.
