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About Water For Life

Access to clean and safe water is essential for healthy and sustainable communities, yet many families around the world still struggle without this basic necessity. Through the Water for Life Program, we work to provide reliable access to clean drinking water for communities facing water scarcity. By supporting the development of wells, water systems, and sustainable water solutions, the program helps improve health, sanitation, and overall quality of life.

With the support of compassionate donors and partners, the Water for Life Program brings hope and long-term change to vulnerable communities. Clean water not only prevents waterborne diseases but also allows families, especially women and children, to spend more time on education, work, and community growth instead of searching for water each day. Together, we can help create healthier communities and a more hopeful future.

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Impact Through
Service

Each water project provides safe, reliable access to clean water, helping communities improve health, reduce hardship, and move toward a more self-reliant future. Through the Water for Life Program, ICNA Relief Canada continues to bring sustainable water solutions to communities that need them most.

Since 2016, our impact includes:

  • 1,000+ water wells built across India, Pakistan, and East Africa

  • 4 large community water systems installed in Somalia, benefiting over 1 million people and their livestock

  • $470,000 invested in 2019 alone toward clean water initiatives

  • Ongoing projects, including:

    • A large-scale community water system in Somalia

    • 300 additional wells under construction across Pakistan and India

Together, these initiatives are helping communities gain sustainable access to clean water, improving health, supporting livelihoods, and creating lasting change.

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Stories Behind
the Numbers

The Water for Life Program is one of ICNA Relief Canada’s key initiatives, providing sustainable access to clean water in vulnerable communities. Through trusted partnerships and community-driven solutions, we work to deliver long-term water infrastructure that improves health, livelihoods, and quality of life.

Our goals are to:

  • Deliver sustainable, community-based water solutions

  • Reduce reliance on unsafe or trucked water sources

  • Provide clean water for drinking, sanitation, and agriculture

  • Improve health, education, and economic opportunities

  • Expand long-term investment in water infrastructure

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Every donation and act of kindness spreads hope — feeding families, educating children, empowering lives, and turning faith into meaningful, lasting change.

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Thousands of families assisted annually across Canada

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Relief programs active in multiple countries

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Water wells, orphan care, education, and women empowerment projects funded through your donations

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A Vision for the Future

By investing in deep wells, ICNA Relief Canada is building climate-resilient, self-sustaining communities. These projects go beyond emergency relief restoring dignity, improving health, and creating opportunity for generations.

Clean water is life. With your support, we can bring reliable, high-volume, solar-powered water to families who need it most.

 

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Where We’ve Made a Difference

Water For Life

Explore how we transform and empower communities through five sectors of intervention:

Water For Life South Asia

Millions of families across South Asia continue to face daily challenges due to limited access to clean and safe water, affecting their health, livelihoods, and overall well-being. Through the Water for Life Project, ICNA Relief Canada is delivering sustainable water solutions in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, helping vulnerable communities gain reliable access to safe drinking water.

By developing wells and community water systems, the program restores dignity, improves sanitation, and supports healthier living conditions for families in need. Access to clean water also helps communities build more stable and self-reliant futures, creating lasting impact across the region.

South Asia
Country Shallow Hand Pump Well Deep Solar-Powered Well
Afghanistan $1,200 $12,000
Bangladesh $250 $2,300
Pakistan $1,560 $16,500

Water For Life East Africa

Millions of families across East Africa face daily hardships due to limited access to clean and safe water, impacting their health, livelihoods, and overall quality of life. Through the Water for Life Project, ICNA Relief Canada is providing sustainable water solutions in vulnerable communities across the region, helping families gain reliable access to safe drinking water.

By constructing wells and community water systems, the program restores dignity, improves sanitation, and promotes healthier living conditions for those in need. Access to clean water also empowers communities to become more resilient and self-reliant, creating long-term positive impact across East Africa.

East Africa
Country Shallow Hand Pump Well Deep Solar-Powered Well
Somalia $4,000 – $ 6,000 $35,000 -$ 122,000
Sudan $3,500 $37,000
Uganda $ 2,800 – $4,500 $10,500
Kenya $8,000
Tanzania $1,600

Water For Life West Africa

Millions of families across West Africa face daily hardships due to limited access to clean and safe water, affecting their health, livelihoods, and overall quality of life. Through the Water for Life Project, ICNA Relief Canada is delivering sustainable water solutions in vulnerable communities across Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali, Niger, Senegal, and Togo, helping families gain reliable access to safe drinking water.

By constructing wells and community water systems, the program restores dignity, improves sanitation, and supports healthier living conditions for those in need. Access to clean water also strengthens community resilience and promotes self-reliance, creating lasting positive impact across West Africa.

West Africa
Country Shallow Hand Pump Well Deep Solar-Powered Well
Burkina Faso $11,0000 $17,500
Ghana $2,000
Mali $3,300 $4,700
Niger $2,000
Senegal $4,700
Togo $6,000

Water For Life Central Africa

Millions of families across Central Africa face ongoing challenges due to limited access to clean and safe water, impacting their health, livelihoods, and overall well-being. Through the Water for Life Project, ICNA Relief Canada is delivering sustainable water solutions to vulnerable communities across the region, helping families secure reliable sources of safe drinking water.

By building wells and community water systems, the program improves sanitation, restores dignity, and promotes healthier living conditions for those in need. Access to clean water also empowers communities to become more resilient and self-sufficient, creating lasting positive impact throughout Central Africa.

Central Africa
Country Shallow Hand Pump Well Deep Solar-Powered Well
Chad $ 2,800 – $3,000

Water For Life Southeast Asia

Many families in Cambodia face daily challenges due to limited access to clean and safe water, affecting their health, livelihoods, and overall quality of life. Through the Water for Life Project, ICNA Relief Canada is delivering sustainable water solutions to vulnerable communities across Cambodia, helping families gain reliable access to safe drinking water.

By constructing wells and community water systems, the program improves sanitation, restores dignity, and promotes healthier living conditions for those in need. Access to clean water also empowers communities to become more resilient and self-reliant, creating lasting positive impact for families across the country.

Southeast Asia
Country Shallow Hand Pump Well Deep Solar-Powered Well
Cambodia $750 – $1,550

Water For Life Middle East

Many families across the Middle East face daily hardships due to limited access to clean and safe water, especially in communities affected by conflict and displacement. Through the Water for Life Project, ICNA Relief Canada is delivering sustainable water solutions in Yemen and Syria, helping vulnerable families gain reliable access to safe drinking water.

By constructing wells and community water systems, the program improves sanitation, restores dignity, and supports healthier living conditions for those in need. Access to clean water also strengthens community resilience and helps families rebuild their lives, creating lasting positive impact across the region.

Middle East
Country Shallow Hand Pump Well Deep Solar-Powered Well
Yemen $6,000 $24,000 – $26,000 $64,000 – $72,000
Syria $11,0000

Frequently Asked Questions

As a leader to empower lives, creating opportunities and strengthen the bond of humanity.

1. What is the Water for Life Program?

The Water for Life Program is an initiative by ICNA Relief Canada that provides sustainable access to clean and safe drinking water in vulnerable communities. Through the construction of water wells and community water systems, the program helps improve health, sanitation, and quality of life.

ICNA Relief Canada’s water projects are implemented in regions facing severe water scarcity, including Pakistan, India, East Africa, and Somalia. These projects are designed to serve entire communities and provide long-term water solutions.

Access to clean water reduces waterborne diseases, improves hygiene and sanitation, and allows families to spend more time on education, work, and community development instead of searching for water.

You can support the program by making a donation to help fund the construction of wells and water systems. Every contribution helps provide safe drinking water and creates lasting change for communities in need.

Yes. ICNA Relief Canada focuses on building sustainable water infrastructure that communities can maintain and benefit from for many years. Projects are designed to meet local needs and provide reliable access to clean water.

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