CLEAN WATER SAFE LIFE

Current Scenario:
We have entered the 21st century on the wings of progress. The overall
quality of life has improved globally. However Pakistan still faces some
formidable fundamental problems. Drinking water quality is poorly managed
and monitored. Pakistan ranks at number 80 among 122 nations regarding
drinking water quality. Drinking water sources, both surface and groundwater
are contaminated with coli forms, toxic metals and pesticides throughout the
country. Various drinking water quality parameters set by WHO are
frequently violated. Human activities like improper disposal of municipal and
industrial effluents and indiscriminate applications of agrochemicals in
agriculture are the main factors contributing to the deterioration of water
quality. Almost 6,30,00,000 Pakistanis are deprived of clean drinking water.
Moreover, polluted water is a singular cause of several dangerous diseases in
Pakistan. According to the statistics, almost 2,50,000 children (less than 5
years old) die due to consumption of contaminated water.
Contaminated water is responsible for several diseases. Diarrhea, Cholera,
Thyroid, Jaundice, and Worms can be spread through contaminated water.
These diseases cost Pakistans economy a hefty sum of Rs. 1,030,000,000.
Every 4th out of 5 diseases is caused due to contaminated water and it is the
single biggest cause of high mortality rate among children in Pakistan.
Alkhidmat Foundations Offering:
Al-Khidmat Foundation regularly conducts awareness campaigns and works
on water projects throughout Pakistan. Al-Khidmat Foundations projects
include clean water provision in urban areas through water filtration plants;
installation of water pumps and wells in Tharparkar, interior Sind,
Baluchistan, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; and gravity flow waterscheme in remotest areas of Azad Kashmir and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In
addition to providing clean-water to communities, Al-Khidmat Foundation
also provides clean drinking water to jails and schools.
Al-Khidmat Foundation is responsible for the installation of 452 water
filtration plants, 976 water-wells, and 2784 water hand-pumps. Annually 9
million Pakistanis benefit from these water-projects. Moreover, Al-Khidmat
Foundation continues to increase the number of the water projects
throughout Pakistan, especially in the most water scarce regions.

Al-khidmat Foundation doesnt only work on the provision of water. Creating

water-resources is an foremost priority but spreading awareness about the
issue is also essential. In that context, Al-kismet Foundation works
relentlessly towards achieving both purposes.

World Water Day:

22nd March is celebrated as the World Water Day, all around the world. A
day when the world turns its attention towards the 750 million people who
lack access to safe water Like previous years, Al-Khidmat Foundation
Pakistan plans to celebrate the day to highlight the importance of clean
drinking water. Al-Khidmat Foundation will be showcasing photographs
depicting the gravity of issue and its probable solutions. Additionally, AlKhidmat Foundation will accentuate its current work and plans for future.
A similar event was organized last year, which was a resounding success. AlKhidmat Foundation arranged a three-day photo exhibition at Al-Hamra Art
Gallery. The theme of the exhibition was clean water, safe life. The
exhibition was attended by a large number of students, journalists,
celebrities, and former Governor Punjab Chaudhary Muhammad Sarwar.
Moreover, Al-Khidmat Foundation organized walks in different cities of
Pakistan to bring the water problem in limelight. In the year 2013, AlKhidmat Foundation celebrated the World Water Day by organizing a special
program in the University Of Lahore, which helped the students to
understand the water scarcity problem.
Recent Activities

A local Daily newspaper One Nation reported that recently in Karachi on the
eve of 22 March, the World Water Day, Al-Khidmat Foundation Pakistan has
announced to celebrate the 2015 year as a water year with the theme of
Saaf Pani, Mehfooz Zindagi and organize awareness walks and pictorial
exhibitions in this regard all over the country.
This was decided in the two-day meeting of AL-Khidmat Foundation Pakistan
General Council which was presided over by their President Abdul Shakoor
while Senior President Ahsan Waqas, General Secretary Shaid Iqbal and other
office-bearers were present.
The meeting reviewed the performance of different sections of Al-Khidmat
and developed strategy and action plan for their new projects.
Speaking on the occasion, Abdul Shakoor said the aim to celebrate 2015, as
water year is to aware people regarding the importance of clean water. He

said unclean water is dangerous for human health and main cause of
different diseases.
Shakoor said Al-Khidmat along with holding awareness campaigns is also
working on disaster management, public health, clean water, sponsoring
orphans and other projects in social service sector.

The Business Recorder also reported that in Lahore on World Water Day that
context, Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan arranged a photo exhibition and
awareness campaigns with the theme: Safe water, Safe life. The purpose of
these activities was to create awareness and understanding about the issue.
Alkhidmat Foundations photo exhibition was arranged at Alhamra Art
Gallery.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Dr Saeed Elahi (Chairman Pakistan Red
Crescent Society). The inauguration ceremony was attended by Syed Ehsan
Ullah Waqas (Vice President Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan), Shahid Iqbal
(General Secretary Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan), Anas Wahidi (President
Alkhidmat Foundation Lahore), Syed Rashid Dawood (National Director clean
water project, Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan), members of National
Assembly, senior journalists, and a large number of students. People from all
walks of life were seen at the photo exhibition.
The photographs in the exhibition conveyed the message of waterconversation and identified issues caused by the consumption of
contaminated water. After the inauguration of photo exhibition, Alkhidmat
Foundation arranged a walk from Alhamra Art Gallery to Punjab Assembly.
The participants of the walk held placards carrying educational and
inspiration messages about conserving clean drinking water. Syed Ehsan
Ullah Waqas (Vice President Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan) said that almost
6.3 million people dont have access to clean drinking water in Pakistan. Due
to ignorance and lack of awareness among the masses, contaminated water
causes fatal diseases like diarrhoea, cholera, thyroid, jaundice, and worms.
According to the latest statistics, almost 2.5 Lakh children under the age of 5
die annually due to contaminated water consumption.

Moreover, four out of every five diseases are caused by contaminated water
consumption. According to the World Health Organization, contaminated
water diseases cost Pakistans economy a hefty Rs 1.3 billion (1 Arab, 30
carore). Considering the gravity of the issue, Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan
conducts awareness campaigns and works on clean water provision projects.
Currently, Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan is providing clean drinking water to
approximately 9 lakh and 57 thousand Pakistanis on daily basis through 28
large water filtration plants, 672 smaller water filtration plants, 1141 waterwells, 2766 hand-pumps, 33 sub-pumps, and 23 water-supply schemes. 4832
water-projects are underway.
Dr Saeed Elahi said that water is the basic human need. The government of
Pakistan is taking measures to ensure better provision of clean drinking
water and its work is facilitated by NGOs like Alkhidmat Foundation.
Syed Rashid Dawood said, Safe water, safe life is a message which invites
us to understand the nature of the issue; so that we may conserve water
from getting contaminated and use it wisely. Moreover, this is an opportunity
for us to spread awareness about the issue, hence sharing this invaluable,
indispensable resource with others Pakistanis.
Moreover on the 21st March 2015 Al-Khidmat Foundation arranged an
awareness walk about clean water provision issue in Peshawar. The walk was
led by Mr. Fazal Ullah Daudozai (Regional Deputy General Secretary) while
Mr. Fida Muhammad (Regional General Secretary), Mr. Abid Ullah Shaheen,
and Mr. Abid Ali were also there along with several other participants. The
participants enlightened the general public about clean water conservation
and the dangers caused by the usage of contaminated water. Note that AlKhidmat Foundation Pakistan celebrates World Water Day each year on 22nd
March. The awareness walk was a part of Al-Khidmat Foundations Clean
water, safe life campaign.