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Build a Well, Build a Community
Build a well. Change their future, today.
Pakistan
$1300
India
$1300
Bangladesh
$1300
Chad
$3000
Somalia
$3000
The Global Water Crisis is one of the leading causes of death due to water-borne diseases.
Approximately two million people lose their lives each year to water-related diseases, with children—especially those under the age of five—being the most vulnerable to these illnesses.
Ensuring access to clean water and proper sanitation can significantly reduce child mortality rates and save countless lives.
Create lasting change
with crowdfunding.
In many communities, women and children bear the burden of water scarcity, walking miles each day to fetch water.
Supporting our locally-led water well initiatives helps us drill new wells, repair broken ones, and provide training on maintenance and hygiene, making access to clean, safe water a daily reality. Your support empowers families, improves health, and eliminates the exhausting daily walk for water.
Building Sustainable Water Well Solutions
In regions facing severe water shortages, we construct deep, durable wells that access safe underground sources. Each well is designed to last, providing families with reliable water for years to come.
Empowering Through Education
We teach communities how to maintain their wells and promote better hygiene practices. This helps wells stay functional and water to remain safe, encouraging long-term self-reliance.
Occasionally Restoring Older Wells
While our main focus is on building new wells, we also repair older, non-functional wells when possible, restoring a vital water source to communities in need.
Your donation is received and allocated to an existing or upcoming water well project.
We work with trusted local partners to identify a community in urgent need of clean water.
A site is selected where the well will provide the safest, most reliable drinking water.
The local team begins construction: digging, installing equipment, and preparing the site.
Water quality is tested to ensure it’s safe for consumption.
The completed well is officially handed over to the families it will serve. Community members receive hands-on training in well repair, maintenance, and hygiene practices such as handwashing and safe food handling.
After one year, donors receive a detailed report with updates and confirmation of the well’s completion.
Typically 6–8 weeks, including digging, installation, and water testing. Reports are shared approximately 1 year after donation to ensure quality assurance and proper utilization. Some regions may experience delays due to natural disasters or conflict.
Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Chad, and Somalia.
Not at this time. Due to high costs and logistical challenges, IDRF focuses on maximizing funds for high-quality wells and integrating them into broader community projects (e.g., agriculture, schools, pastoralist support).
Yes. Selection is available via the water wells section of our website.
Yes. Reports are country-specific rather than donor-specific, showing the scope and impact of wells in that country.
Yes. Once the full amount is raised, the water well team will coordinate the start of construction.