Pakistan Programme
Water for Life Pakistan
Clean water for vulnerable communities across Pakistan.
Across Pakistan, millions of people still lack reliable access to safe drinking water. The Amir Khan Foundation installs hand pumps, boreholes and water systems that give communities clean water close to home, improving health, easing hardship and creating lasting change.
Donate NowThe clean water crisis in Pakistan
Sources: UNICEF Pakistan, World Food Programme, World Bank. Figures as of April 2026. Reviewed quarterly.
Pakistani children under five die each year from diarrhoea linked to poor water and sanitation
of households are estimated to drink bacterially contaminated water
of the population is deprived of safe drinking water
of children in Pakistan are affected by stunting
people are estimated to be living below the national poverty line
of the population is undernourished
Why this programme matters
Access to clean water remains a daily struggle for vulnerable communities across Pakistan. In many rural and underserved areas, families rely on unsafe sources such as open wells, stagnant water and poorly maintained supply systems. The consequences are severe: repeated illness, lost time, added pressure on women and girls, and entire communities living without the basic dignity of safe water close to home.
Poor access to water is not only a health issue, it affects every part of daily life. Children are more likely to fall ill and miss school. Women and girls often spend hours collecting water. Families already facing poverty are pushed further into hardship by the cost of illness, travel and lost time. In communities without dependable water infrastructure, even the simplest daily tasks become more difficult.
The Amir Khan Foundation delivers long-term water solutions in Punjab, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh. Through hand pumps, boreholes, filtration systems and solar-powered water projects, we help communities access safe water in a way that is practical, sustainable and built to last. Every installation is selected according to local needs, terrain, water table depth, and long-term viability.
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 Pakistan programme.
Hand Pump
Manual hand pump installed in a village without piped water, serving 150 to 300 people for 15 to 20 years with basic maintenance.
Donate £150Water Filtration System
Community-scale filtration unit installed where groundwater quality is poor, providing safe drinking water for 200 to 500 people.
Donate £350Borehole Well
Deep borehole well drilled to access clean groundwater for larger communities, serving 500+ people for 20 to 30 years.
Donate £500Solar-Powered Water System
Solar-powered pumping system for communities without reliable electricity, serving 500 to 1,000 people with no ongoing energy cost after installation.
Donate £1,000For millions of people in Pakistan, the struggle for clean water is part of everyday life. No family should have to drink unsafe water or watch their children fall ill from something as basic as what they drink. We are committed to delivering clean water and creating solutions that will serve communities for years to come.
Amir Khan, Founder
Zakat & Sadaqah Eligibility
Our Water for Life Pakistan 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.
The best act of charity is to give someone water to drink.
Sunan Abu Dawud, 1681
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