Give the Gift of Water
Drop by Drop: Water Changes Lives
'No intervention has a greater overall impact upon national development and public health than the provision of safe drinking water and the proper disposal of human waste'. [WHO]
Today, 703 million people—1 in 11 globally—still lack access to clean water, while 2.2 billion are without safely managed drinking water services. This crisis claims lives every day, with over 1,000 children under five dying from diseases linked to unsafe water, poor sanitation, and hygiene. But thanks to your support, we are tackling this head-on—delivering safe water through new wells, filtration systems, and rehabilitated infrastructure in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.
Our approach goes beyond infrastructure. We train communities to manage their own water sources, run hygiene education sessions, and carry out regular water testing to ensure safety. This long-term investment means water keeps flowing long after construction ends—empowering communities to maintain good health, hygiene, and resilience for generations to come.
In many regions, it is women and girls who bear the burden, spending 250 million hours daily collecting water—walking an average of 6km, often carrying up to 44 pounds. This daily struggle prevents them from going to school or earning a living. Meanwhile, 1.69 billion people live without adequate sanitation, and 419 million still practise open defecation—further fuelling the cycle of poverty and disease.
Amid these challenges, your generosity is making a powerful impact. Recently, you helped us rehabilitate the water systems in Aden, bringing clean water to 1.7 million people, and in Ma’rib, reaching over 1.2 million—most of them families displaced by conflict. These are not just numbers; they represent lives transformed—children attending school, mothers able to work, and families freed from the fear of waterborne diseases.
Looking ahead, the need remains urgent. By 2040, one in four children will live in areas of extremely high water stress. Climate change, population growth, and conflict are accelerating the pressure on global water supplies. But with continued support, we can turn the tide—ensuring access to safe, reliable water becomes a reality, not a privilege.
Water is life—and with every drop, you are changing lives. Clean water brings safety, dignity, and opportunity. It builds stronger communities, reduces inequality, and restores hope. Together, we can keep reaching those still in need—until no one is left behind.
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Water for Life in Yemen
The Prophet (saw) said, ‘Indeed, [on the Day of Judgement] I will surely be at the centre of my Basin pushing back people for the people of Yemen. I will strike away from it with my staff until it pours upon them (i.e. the people of Yemen).’ [Muslim]
With your support, we are setting up large-scale sustainable projects to provide safe water for life to families in Yemen. From rehabilitating whole city water networks to installing tanks that harvest rainwater for remote villages, your donations to the Yemen Water Fund are having a huge and lasting impact.
Thanks to you, we are already providing nearly 3 million people in Aden and Ma’rib with water for life, but we need your help to reach even more families in desperate need of clean water and sanitation.
By giving regularly to the Yemen Water Fund, you can support our work to provide sustainable solutions to Yemen’s water crisis and help transform lives. Give the best charity to the best of people now.
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Safe Water Fund
Apart from the three main types of well, Muslim Hands carry out many different water-based projects. These can be anything from large underground water storage tanks to installing family latrines in communities where people are in danger from open sewage.
By giving to our general water fund you are ensuring that we can provide crucial support wherever it is needed.
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Established in 1993, Muslim Hands is an aid agency and NGO helping those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disaster in over 20 countries worldwide.