Water For Life

Give the gift that saves lives—give water.

The gift of water is a life-saving act, immensely rewarded by Allah. As revealed in the Qur’an:

“And whoever saves one [a life] – it is as if he had saved all of mankind.”
(Qur’an 5:32)

Every time a family drinks from a well you helped build, every time a child fills a cup with clean water, you share in the reward of saving lives.

Your donation to Water for Life transforms entire communities. Clean water improves health, allows children to attend school, empowers families economically, and supports sustainable agriculture and livestock care.

Gift water. Change lives. Donate today and take part in a sadaqah that benefits generations.

Donate Now!

Our Impact

Each water project provides safe, reliable access to clean water helping communities break the cycle of poverty and build a self-reliant future.

Since 2016, ICNA Relief Canada has:

Built 1,000+ wells across India, Pakistan, and East Africa
Delivered 4 large community water systems in Somalia, benefiting over 1 million people and their livestock
Invested $470,000 in 2019 alone in clean water projects
Continued construction of:
- A large-scale community water system in Somalia
- 300 additional wells across Pakistan and India

Our Mandate & Objectives

Water for Life is one of ICNA Relief Canada’s largest and most impactful programs, delivering sustainable water access in some of the world’s most vulnerable regions.

Our goals are to:

Deliver community-tailored, sustainable water solutions
Reduce reliance on unsafe or trucked water
Provide long-term access for drinking, sanitation, and agriculture
Improve health, education, and economic independence
Expand long-term investment in water infrastructure

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

West Africa

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

Middle East

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

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

Central Africa

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

Southeast Asia

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

Our Water Well Solutions

Every community is different. That’s why we implement the right solution based on geography, population size, and water scarcity.

Shallow Hand Pump Wells

A cost-effective solution for families and small villages where water is close to the surface.

Depth: 10–30 meters
Manual hand pump
Ideal for: Small communities, high water-table areas
Benefits: Quick relief, reliable daily access
Impact: Serves clusters of families

ICNA Relief Canada - Water For Life - Nepal 2021 - Project Image 07

ICNA Relief Canada - Water For Life - Chowki Moong 01

ICNA Relief Canada - Water For Life - Seri Kotil 01

Deep Solar-Powered Wells

A New Chapter in Sustainable Water Access

As water tables decline and surface water becomes unsafe, ICNA Relief Canada is expanding Water for Life with Deep Solar-Powered Wells, a long-term solution for communities facing severe water scarcity.

These wells reach protected aquifers, providing clean, potable water year-round, even in drought-prone or conflict-affected regions.

Implemented in:

Arid and drought-affected communities
Coastal and flood-prone areas with saline groundwater
Conflict-impacted regions and displaced communities
Semi-urban and rural areas with collapsed water systems

Project Features

Depth: 100–300+ meters
Solar-powered motorized pumps
Elevated reservoir tanks for storage
Serves 500–1,000 people per well
Durable infrastructure with 15–20 year lifespan

Why Deep Wells Matter

Safer water from protected aquifers
Solar-powered, eco-friendly, low maintenance
Supports homes, schools, clinics, and livelihoods
Reduces waterborne disease and improves hygiene
Frees women and children from hours spent collecting water

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.

How You Can Help

Sponsor a Water Well or Deep Solar-Powered Well

Dedicate a Sadaqah Jariyah in honor of a loved one

Track the progress and impact of your donation

Give water. Save lives. Leave a lasting legacy.

View Instructions

Once you’re ready to proceed, please follow the steps below:

Step 1: Select a Water Project

Select a Water Project from the “Available Projects” list.

Step 2: Make the Donation

Make the donation for the amount of the project you wish to sponsor.

Donation Options:

Donate via the appropriate Donation Button (Credit Card Required) on our secure website OR
Donate via Cash, Cheque or Money Order. Make Cheques payable to “ICNA Relief Canada.”

Memo: Water for Life Project (Plus Project Name and Location).
Drop Off Cash / Mail Cheque to one of our Offices. Please do NOT Mail Cash.

IMPORTANT: If donating via our website, please email us a copy of the Automated “Donation Acknowledgement Receipt” you will promptly receive at the email address you provided to us during the online donation process. Please forward a copy of this Automated “Donation Acknowledgement Receipt” to: water@icnareliefcanada.ca. If you don’t receive the automated receipt, please check your Junk (or Bulk) Mail Folder or contact us with your donation details.

Step 3: Provide Names for Name Plaque (Optional):

If you wish to add a Donor/Sponsor Name on the Name Plaque which will be placed on the completed project site, please email us the Complete Name at the time you make the donation.

Important Notes: You must sponsor the complete project (full amount) to have the option of specifying a name for Name Plaque. A Name Plaque will be placed at each Fully Sponsored Project location. A Maximum of 25 Characters (including spaces) or ideally a maximum of a 3 to 4 Word Name on each Name Plaque (due to limited space). Plaque specifications vary from project to project and are decided on by the local implementing partner.

(Examples: Generously Donated by (or Donated On Behalf Of): “Mohammed Abdul Salam” or “M. AbdulSalam Family” or “(Late) M. AbdulSalam”).

Step 4: Feedback and D'uaa:

Make D’uaa (prayers) for our team who work hard to make these projects possible and provide us with any constructive feedback so we can keep improving.

Timeline:

The Project(s) take around 6-9 months to complete, In Shaa Allah (God Willing).

Pictures:

Pictures of the completed project can be shared with donors upon request (a follow up email is welcome in 8 months’ time in case you don’t hear from us).

Questions?

Please don’t hesitate to contact us should you have ANY questions or wish to discuss specific requirements. Email us at water@icnareliefcanada.ca or call us at +1 905-997-8777 Ext. 225 (Toll Free: +1 844-997-8777).