Africa Programme
Water for Life Africa
Clean water for vulnerable communities across Africa.
Across West Africa, millions of people still lack reliable access to safe drinking water. The Amir Khan Foundation installs hand pumps, borehole wells and water systems that bring clean water closer to home, improving health, easing hardship and creating lasting change for communities in need.
Donate NowThe clean water crisis in Africa
Sources: UNICEF, WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme, World Bank. Figures as of April 2026. Reviewed quarterly.
people in Sub-Saharan Africa lack access to basic drinking water services
of the population in Sub-Saharan Africa still lacks at least basic water services
of households without direct water access rely on women and girls to collect water
is a common length for a single water collection trip in Sub-Saharan Africa
children are at high risk of cholera across West and Central Africa
of health care facilities in Sub-Saharan Africa do not have basic water services
Why this programme matters
Across West Africa, access to clean water remains a daily struggle for millions of people. In many rural communities, families rely on rivers, stagnant pools and unprotected wells, sources often contaminated by bacteria, parasites and runoff. The consequences are severe: preventable illness, lost time, disrupted education and the constant hardship of living without safe water close to home.
Poor access to water affects every part of daily life. Women and girls often bear the burden of collection, walking long distances in heat and difficult terrain to bring water back for their families. Those hours are lost to school, work and rest. For children, unsafe water can lead to repeated illness and long-term health consequences. For clinics and schools, the absence of reliable water undermines even the most basic services.
The Amir Khan Foundation delivers long-term water solutions across West Africa through hand pumps, borehole wells and community water systems. Each installation is selected based on community needs, terrain, water table depth, and long-term sustainability, helping bring safe water to villages, schools, and health facilities in a way that is practical and built to last.
This is an ongoing programme rooted in dignity and lasting impact. Our aim is to bring safe water closer to communities, reduce preventable hardship and create infrastructure that continues to serve families for years to come.
What your donation provides
Every donation has a clear and lasting purpose. Here is how your support helps communities through our Water for Life Africa programme.
Village Hand Pump
Manual hand pump for smaller communities and remote villages, serving 150 to 300 people for 15 to 20 years.
Donate £200Community Borehole Well
Deep borehole well drilled to access clean groundwater, serving 500 to 1,000 people for 20 to 30 years.
Donate £750School or Clinic Water Point
Dedicated water installation for a school or health facility, serving 300 to 800 people for 15 to 25 years.
Donate £1,000Water is one of the most basic human needs, yet millions still live without safe access to it. No family should have to rely on unsafe water. This is why this work matters so much.
Amir Khan, Founder
Zakat & Sadaqah Eligibility
Our Water for Life Africa programme is eligible for Zakat and Sadaqah donations. We have a 100% donation policy on all Zakat donations.
Give with Confidence
The Amir Khan Foundation delivers this programme through trusted local teams and delivery partners who understand the communities they serve and the practical requirements of each installation. Projects are selected based on need, terrain, groundwater conditions and long-term sustainability.
Each completed project is documented in full, including the GPS location of the installation, photographs taken before, during and after construction, and a completion report confirming the community served and the number of beneficiaries. Where requested, a plaque can also be installed in the name of a loved one.
We are committed to accountable delivery, so supporters can give with confidence and see how their contribution has created lasting benefit for a community in need.
And We made from water every living thing.
Surah Al-Anbiya, 21:30
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