LIFE Turns Sunlight into Safe Water for Families in Need in Pakistan

In Pakistan’s Charsadda District, families have long faced a daily struggle that most of the world takes for granted: access to clean, safe water. Women and children often walked several kilometers each day to fetch water from unsafe, open sources. Many fell ill from contaminated water, and others missed school or work due to the endless hours spent collecting it. Across Pakistan, nearly 27,000 children die each year from waterborne illnesses, and one in three people still lack access to safe drinking water, according to the World Health Organization. 

To help break this cycle, in the summer 2025, Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) recently completed three solar-powered water wells in the Charsadda District, bringing clean water to nearly 900 people in the villages of Utmanzai, Torlandi, and Kandari. Each well is powered by solar energy, ensuring a sustainable and environmentally friendly source of water for decades to come. 

The wells are built with multiple taps, concrete aprons, and closed-head systems to prevent contamination. This infrastructure not only provides safe drinking water but also saves women and children hours each day, time that can now be spent in school, caring for families, or earning an income. The community participated directly in the planning and now manages daily maintenance, ensuring the project’s long-term success. 

In the village of Torlandi, Khalid Iqbal, a local resident, expressed gratitude for the change the new well has brought: “Before, our children and mothers walked long distances every morning to fetch water. Now, clean water is right here in our village. It has brought peace to our lives.” 

In Utmanzai, Jahanzaib, who oversees the local mosque, described the project as “a blessing that changed everything,” while in Kandari, Suleman Khan, a village elder, called the installation “a dream come true for our community.” 

These wells represent more than access to water; they restore dignity, improve health, empower women, and create opportunities for education and economic growth. Through these initiatives, Life for Relief and Development continues its mission of transforming lives by addressing humanity’s most basic needs, one well at a time.