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Sadaqah Jariyah
Water Well Appeal: Providing Clean Drinking Water
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “When a man dies, his deeds come to an end except for three things: Sadaqah Jariyah (ceaseless charity); a knowledge which is beneficial, or a virtuous descendant who prays for him (for the deceased).” [Hadith, Sahih Muslim]
Why Does Clean Water Matter?
Over two billion people worldwide lack access to safe, clean drinking water, leaving them vulnerable to fatal waterborne diseases. This summer, One Ummah is delivering life-saving water projects, including boreholes and hand pumps, to communities in desperate need.
Give the Gift of Water Today
With your support, we can eradicate water poverty and restore dignity to millions. Your Sadaqah Jariyah today towards building Water Wells tomorrow, will be a continuous giving for you in the Akhirah, and will InshaAllah, increase you in good in this life too.
Please note: This appeal is not Zakat applicable. Any surplus funds will be placed into the general water fund to support other water-related projects
Our Water Well Donation Tiers
- £50 can help provide clean water to families in need.
- £250 can contribute towards small community hand pumps.
- £1350 can construct a borehole well in Uganda, Sierra Leone, or Kenya, providing clean water for a large community or village of up to 1,000 people.
- £2700 can construct 2 borehole wells in Uganda, Sierra Leone, or Kenya, providing clean water for a large community or village of up to 1,000 people.
Hand Pump — £250. Beneficiaries: Up to 15 people. Countries: Pakistan, Bangladesh, Burma and Afghanistan. Provides a hand pump that supplies clean drinking water to a family and their neighbours. This can reduce reliance on unsafe water sources, lower the risk of waterborne diseases, and support improved hygiene and health within the community. Hand pumps can provide a sustainable water solution for several years.
Community Well — £1,350. Beneficiaries: Approximately 1,000 people. Countries: Kenya, Sierra Leone and Uganda. Provides a clean water supply for a village or community through the installation of a borehole in Kenya or a hand-dug well in Sierra Leone and Uganda. These systems can help reduce waterborne diseases, save families time spent collecting water, and improve community wellbeing.
Choose from our most popular donation amounts.
One Hand Pump
One Hand Pump - Sadaqah Jariyah
£250
One Bore-Hole Well
One Bore-Hole Well - Sadaqah Jariyah
£1,350
Two Bore-Hole Wells
Two Bore-Hole Wells - Sadaqah Jariyah
£2,700
The Power of Sadaqah Jariyah – Why is it so Rewarding?
Providing clean water is one of the greatest forms of Sadaqah Jariyah (ceaseless charity), offering ongoing rewards for you or a loved one, even after death.
The Messenger of Allah said, 'When a man dies, his deeds come to an end except for three things: Sadaqah Jariyah; a knowledge which is beneficial, or a virtuous descendant who prays for him.' [Muslim]
When asked by Sa’d ibn Ubadah which charity is best, the Prophet replied, 'A drink of water.' [Nasai
The Benefits of Our Water Projects
Clean water empowers communities from the ground up, leading to healthier families, more children in school, and sustainable livelihoods. Even the smallest act of providing water holds immense weight. The Messenger of Allah said, 'A prostitute was forgiven by Allah, because, passing by a panting dog near a well and seeing that the dog was about to die of thirst, she took off her shoe, and tying it with her head-cover she drew out some water for it. So, Allah forgave her because of that.' [Bukhari]
Every time your donation saves a life, it carries the weight of the Qur'an: 'if anyone saves a life, it shall be as though he had saved the lives of all mankind' [Qur'an, 5:32].
Where does One Ummah Work?
Alhamdulillah, your previous support allowed One Ummah to construct hundreds of boreholes in Kenya, Sierra Leone, Uganda and Tanzania, providing a lifeline to almost 150,000 people.
Rewards are based on the sincerity of your intention. Whether you fund an entire well or make a smaller contribution, your donation will reach families on the frontline of crisis.
Frequently asked questions
Here you can find the most common questions from other donors related to this appeal.
We estimate completion takes up to 12 months. This allows our teams to identify suitable locations and thoroughly inspect the sites before construction begins. Timelines may vary depending on the country and local weather conditions.
The report includes the location of the well and photographs featuring your personalised plaque. You can specify the name for the plaque when making your donation. Please check your spelling carefully, as it will be printed exactly as entered.
Our ground partners identify the areas in most desperate need. While our primary objective is to serve these critical zones, donors may request specific locations from our active project areas, but we cannot guarantee that these requests will be fulfilled.
We implement a community-based maintenance system alongside our local partners to ensure all wells are regularly safeguarded and maintained. If major issues arise, communities contact our local partners to coordinate repairs.
One Ummah primarily distributes Zakat directly as cash to beneficiaries, allowing them to fulfil their immediate personal needs. To view our Zakat-eligible projects, please visit our dedicated Zakat appeals page.
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Millions of people around the world are suffering daily from drought, famine, diseases, starvation and malnutrition. One Ummah are working in 19 calamity-stricken countries delivering food, water, medicine, shelter, education and more, whilst also building masajid, schools, orphanages and water sanitation projects. Your donations save lives. Choose an appeal and save a life today.
