Leave a Legacy of Charity

Zakat Foundation of America performs water well construction in a variety of countries in East and West Africa in areas of greatest need, and hand pumps in Southeast Asia.

The construction of an entire well is $3,000 with a 6% overhead cost included per well, and $500 for one hand pump. It may take up to one year to complete the construction of a well and up to 8 months to construct a hand pump; however, this is rare, and, under extreme conditions such as political turmoil, the time frame may be prolonged.

As part of a collaborative process, our team’s on-the-ground partner with local organizations who work alongside individuals in their respective communities to successfully complete the construction of each water project.

Each well has a lifespan of up to 30 years and each pump has a lifespan of up to 15 years, depending on the maintenance, the weather conditions, and the material with which it had been constructed.

Water well types vary from country to country based on preference. Mali, Mauritania, and Cambodia utilize a pulley. Kenya, Ghana, and India work with a pump on top of the well. Furthermore, beneficiaries range from region to region. If your water is well constructed in a more metropolitan region, there will be more traffic and more beneficiaries (ranging anywhere from 500-1000). If it is in a more rural region there will be fewer beneficiaries (150-300).

All water projects take anywhere from 6 - 8 months* to complete.

*Subject to varying time frames, due to various reasons such as weather, access, equipment, paperwork, health outbreaks, and human resources.

A Legacy of Blessings

Zakat Foundation of America provides each donor the option of dedicating their water project. A plaque with the donor’s name or the name of a loved one can be added at no extra cost. Many dedicate a water well or pump to a loved one in memory or honor, thereby creating a Sadaqah Jariyah - ever flowing blessings.

Upon completion, our donors will receive photos of their water project along with coordinates so they can one day visit themselves and see the impact of their gift.

Did you know that 200 million hours are spent collecting water by children instead of going to school?

Make a video of yourself shining a light on this issue. Tell us what is at risk for these children? What are they losing out on? Tell us how building a well or handpump with Zakat Foundation of America can help and alleviate the problems these communities face. Most importantly, be sure to tell us how we can all help with our water crisis.

Follow @zakatus and share your video to social media (Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter).

• Be sure to tag @zakatus and;

• use #waterambassador #zakatfoundationofamerica

• Submit your video to [email protected]

With your miles and proceeds, we will build water pumps in Southeast Asia and water wells in Sub-Saharan Africa to help low-income communities in need of clean water.

Date: March 13-26

• Make a team of 2-5 members

• Complete this form: https://forms.office.com/r/8PPyducH4N

• Every participant must have their own device to track their miles.

• MUST SEND SCREENSHOT OF THEIR MILES WALKED TO 315-383-2211 BY 12 AM EACH DAY

• For every 50 miles your team walks, Zakat Foundation of America will donate a water filter for a family in a low-income neighborhood in the United States. Many of these neighborhoods have very poor water quality.

Registration fee:

Pay at zakat.org under Water Fund General

• Adults: $25

• Students: $10

There are two prize categories:

1. Most money raised for Water Sources: Handpumps/Wells
   

2. Most miles walked
   

First place for each category: $500

Second place for each category: $250

Third place for each category: $125

Choose your team members and get ready to walk and provide clean water for our neighbors here and around the world!