UPDATED: MARCH 2014

WATER PROJECTS2014

DONOR REPORT

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ISLAMIC RELIEF USA

WATER PROJECTS: SUMMARY

Preventing illness can come down to simple things like clean water, bathrooms, and soap. Many impoverished communities around the world do not have access to these basics that can slow the spread of disease worldwide.

Islamic Relief USA donors have supported projects to provide sanitary facilities, clean water systems, and hygiene items to help reduce the number of people who get sick. More than this, IRUSA is working hard to deliver long-term solutions to water and sanitation issues, including training and education for water resource maintenance and better hygiene practices, so that even people in remote areas will have the knowledge and resources to stay healthy.

SUMMARY OF IRUSA WATER INITIATIVES SINCE 2009MALI WATER AND SANITATION INITIATIVE

EMERGENCY FLOOD RELIEF IN PAKISTAN

AL SELO WATER PROJECT IN YEMEN

EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO DROUGHT IN ETHIOPIA

EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO DROUGHT IN KENYA

WATER SANITATION AND HYGIENE SUPPORT FOR DROUGHT VICTIMS AT DADAAB CAMP, KENYA

IMPROVED WATER ACCESS IN PUNJAB PROVINCE, PAKISTAN

IMPROVED HYGIENE PRACTICES IN NOWSHERA DISTRICT, PAKISTAN

SINDH FLOOD RESPONSE, PAKISTAN

EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO DROUGHT IN SOMALIA

EMERGENCY WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE INITIATIVES IN SOMALIA

LATRINES FOR FLOOD AFFECTED FAMILIES IN AFGHANISTAN

LATRINES, WELLS, AND SANITATION FOR CYCLONE AFFECTED FAMILIES IN BANGLADESH

IMPROVED RESILIENCE THROUGH WATERSHED MANAGEMENT IN BANGLADESH

WATER RESEVOIRS AND LATRINES FOR SCHOOLS IN ETHIOPIA

WATER MANAGEMENT FOR PALESTINIAN REFUGEES IN LEBANON

HYGIENE SUPPLIES AND WATER SYSTEMS FOR DISPLACED PEOPLE IN PAKISTAN-ADMINISTERED TRIBAL AREAS

COMMUNITY SUSTAINABLE WATER AND SANITATION INITIATIVES IN PAKISTAN

SAFE AND CLEAN DRINKING WATER IN BALOCHISTAN, PAKISTAN

WATER INITIATIVES FOR TRIBAL VILLAGES IN PAKISTAN

WATER AND SANITATION IN YEMEN

COMMUNITY BASED SAFE WATER, HYGIENE AND SANITATION IN BANGLADESH

UTTARKHAND FLOOD RESPONSE IN INDIA

RURAL WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION IN INDIA

WATER AND LIVELIHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN SOMALIA

EMERGENCY SUPPORT TO FLOOD AFFECTED POPULATIONS IN SUDAN

WATER AND SANITATION INITIATIVES FOR SYRIANS INSIDE SYRIA

WATER SUPPLY FOR DISPLACED PEOPLE LIVING IN CAVES IN AFGHANISTAN

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IRUSA Current Water Projects

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RESILIENCE THROUGH WATERSHED MANAGEMENT, RISK REDUCTION, AND DEVELOPMENTJAN. 2014 - APRIL 2015Location: Dhaka, BangladeshThis project aims to help prepare communities in Dhaka for natural disasters through improved living practices, capacity building of local organizations, awareness sessions and improvements to infrastructure. The water component of this project will help to construct a sewage and water treatment facility using ecosystem-friendly practices.

CURRENT AND FUTURE DHAKA CITY RESIDENTS WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS PROJECT.ESTIMATED PROJECT BUDGET: $317,970

COMMUNITY SUSTAINABLE WATER AND SANITATION INITIATIVESAUG. 2012 - MAY 2014Location: KPK Province, PakistanThis project increases access to safe drinking water and sanitation facilities, and improves community sanitation, and hygiene practices in KPK Province.

ACHIEVEMENTS:- 48 community organizations and 12 village organizations were formed- Assessment to repair one drinking water supply system in one village completed, and design completed in multiple other villages - 15 hand pumps, 16+ latrines, streets and drainage systems to be constructed in each village (24 villages)- 220 hygiene promotion sessions completed- 24 hygiene promotion campaigns completed

3,396 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN HELPED SINCE THIS PROJECT BEGAN.22,001 PEOPLE PROPOSED TO BE HELPED BY THIS PROJECT'S COMPLETION.ESTIMATED PROJECT BUDGET: $619,066

SAFE WATER FOR COMMUNITIESJUNE 2012 - MAY 2014Location: Pakistan-administered KashmirThis project is helping to increase access to clean drinking water and promote better hygiene and sanitation practices in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

ACHIEVEMENTS:- 10 drinking water supply systems were constructed and tested to ensure safety of drinking water- 5 additional drinking water supply systems are currently under construction- 4 remaining locations were surveyed for water supply schemes and construction will begin soon- 15 individuals trained on operation and management of water supply systems- 26 hygiene sessions conducted community-wide- 3 hygiene sessions conducted in schools for 104 students- 425 hygiene kits distributed including: towels, toothpaste, toothbrush, combs, and nail clippers- Incidence of waterborne disease dropped by 60% according to local health statistics since project activites began

14,134 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN HELPED SINCE THIS PROJECT BEGAN.21,564 PEOPLE PROPOSED TO BE HELPED BY THIS PROJECT'S COMPLETION.ESTIMATED PROJECT BUDGET: $229,042

SAFE AND CLEAN DRINKING WATERAUG. 2012 - JUNE 2014Location: Balochistan Province, PakistanThis project aims to improve the health of poor communities in Chagai District by improving their access to clean and safe drinking water.

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ACHIEVEMENTS:- 30 community organizations were formed- Groundwork and procurement of supplies completed for: - 4 solar-powered water pumps - 1 windmill

- 4 hand pumps in the community - 4 hand pumps in local schools

7,200 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN HELPED SINCE THIS PROJECT BEGAN.ESTIMATED PROJECT BUDGET: $330,741

TRIBAL VILLAGE INTEGRATED REHABILITATION PROGRAMDEC. 2012 - MAY 2014Location: KPK Province, Pakistan This project is helping make village communities better able to withstand disasters by providing social services and improving living conditions. The water component of this project is helping to eliminate the spread of disease by ensuring clean drinking-water sources are easily accessible, and better hygiene practices and facilities are provided.

ACHIEVEMENTS:- 6 community organizations were formed- 6 villages had surveys conducted to assess knowledge of hygiene- 232 hygiene promotion sessions conducted- 3,450 family hygiene kits distributed- 922 hygiene kits distributed to students in schools

- 75 latrines constructed- 3 solar wells constructed- 3 existing wells rehabilitated- 10 water tests conducted at construction sites

24,891 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN HELPED SINCE THIS PROJECT BEGAN.ESTIMATED PROJECT BUDGET: $1,650,420

COMMUNITY BASED SAFE WATER, SANITATION, AND HYGIENE PROMOTIONJUNE 2013 - JUNE 2014Location: BangladeshThis project is helping to decrease the spread of water-related illness and harmful effects of unhygienic sanitation practices villages in Sylhet District in Bangladesh.

ACHIEVEMENTS:- 2,000 households and 100 sites identified for deep-water well construction- 70 deep-water wells have been completed- 200 volunteers have been selected from the communities for well maintenance and training- 100 tool kits were purchased to help maintain wells- 300 of 2,000 households have been identified for construction of household latrines- Groups have been formed for hygiene awareness sessions- Hygiene session curriculum has been developed on issues of family hygiene, sanitation, latrines, water contamination, climate change, etc.

12,751 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN HELPED SINCE THIS PROJECT BEGAN.ESTIMATED PROJECT BUDGET: $145,214

RURAL WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION PROJECTSEPT. 2013 - OCT. 2014Location: IndiaThis project is helping improve access to clean water, sanitation facilities, and education about proper hygiene practices for poor and marginalized people in Assam state.

ACHIEVEMENTS IN PROGRESS:- 25 wells to be constructed in 9 villages- 140 families to receive latrine facilities- 18,090 people to be educated on proper hygiene and sanitation practices

18,090 PEOPLE TO BE HELPED BY THIS PROJECT'S COMPLETION.ESTIMATED PROJECT BUDGET: $131,420

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WATER AND LIVELIHOOD DEVELOPMENTFEB. 2014 - JAN. 2016Location: Somaliland and Puntland, SomaliaThis project is helping poor farmers whose livelihoods are regularly threatened by drought, by improving water access in their communities and improving agricultural practices.

ACHIEVEMENTS IN PROGRESS:- Water, sanitation and hygiene activities will be conducted in each project region. Construction to include: - 2 deep wells - 2 shallow wells

- 4 ground water resevoirs - 100 household latrines

- Livestock and agricultural interventions will be included to help improve the resiliency of livestock and crop yields.

78,000 PEOPLE ARE PROJECTED TO BE HELPED DIRECTLY WITH THESE PROJECT ACTIVITIES.31,000 PEOPLE ARE PROJECTED TO BE HELPED INDIRECTLY WITH THESE PROJECT ACTIVITIES.ESTIMATED PROJECT BUDGET: $2,010,211

INTEGRATED EMERGENCY SUPPORT TO FLOOD VICTIMS OCT. 2013 - APR. 2014Location: Khartoum, Northern Darfur, SudanThis project has helped to improve access to water, hygiene and sanitation services, health services, and livelihood support to vulnerable populations affected by flooding in the region. The water component of this project is ensuring that drinking water is safe and clean, and that communities are aware of best hygiene practices to maintain water resources and eliminate the spread of disease.

ACHIEVEMENTS IN PROGRESS:- Treatment of 145 water access points- Construction of 150 latrines- Community outreach to 1,000 households on good hygiene practices

- 50 community volunteers to promote good hygiene practices- Establishment of 150 disposal bins for solid waste disposal

72,500 PEOPLE PROJECTED TO BE HELPED TOTAL THROUGH ALL PROJECT ACTIVITIES INCLUDING WATER COMPONENT. ESTIMATED PROJECT BUDGET: $999,973

WATER SUPPLY FOR DISPLACED FAMILIES LIVING IN CAVESFEB. 2014 - JULY 2014Location: Bamyan Province, AfghanistanThis project is helping to improve the living conditions of vulnerable families living in caves in Bamyan by providing clean water access and promoting better hygiene practices.

ACHIEVEMENTS IN PROGRESS:- Construction of 1 deep well- Construction of a stone water tank- Installation of 4,000 meters of pipeline- Provision of job opportunities related to project construction for local population

1,900 PEOPLE PROJECTED TO BE HELPED TOTAL WITH THESE PROJECT ACTIVITIES.ESTIMATED PROJECT BUDGET: $127,424