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Eradication of Water Poverty

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Supporting SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)

Water poverty remains a major issue in rural Pakistan, where most communities are left with no choice but to consume unclean water. Access to clean drinking water is a fundamental human right, essential for healthy growth and development yet the risks of water-borne diseases are too often overlooked in these areas. OSDI conducts regular awareness sessions on clean drinking water, both in schools and at the community level, to educate children and families on its importance.
objectives:

  • Raising awareness about the importance of clean drinking water and its impact on health
  • Demonstrating safe water usage practices to reduce the prevalence of water-borne diseases

Life-straw water filters
LifeStraw water filters were distributed to 954 households across nine villages in districts Shikarpur, Khairpur, and Matiari, along with two filters provided to a school in Matiari. Installed at the household level, these filters provide free and easy access to clean drinking water, benefiting a total of 6,139 people.
Lifesaver Jerry-cans
LifeSaver Jerry Cans are portable water filtration systems that remove bacteria and parasites, well-suited to rural communities without existing water infrastructure. In partnership with the Mahvash & Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation, OSDI has distributed 71 LifeSaver Jerry Cans across focus villages to help reduce water-borne disease.
Aqua-Tab Distribution Project
Following the 2010 floods, OSDI began distributing Aqua-Tab water purification tablets to affected communities. To date, over 513,591 Aqua-Tabs have been distributed across Khairpur, Shikarpur, Matiari, Jacobabad, and Mardan, helping 1,795 households purify their drinking water and reduce the occurrence of water-borne illness.
Water Boring Project
A water boring facility has been constructed in district Matiari to provide safe drinking water, with water boring tests also conducted in district Khairpur.
Water Nearby Homes (WNH) Project
This project brings clean water directly into deprived rural communities through the installation of solar water pumps (SWPs), water storage tanks, and water pipelines. To date, 16 water facilities have been installed, benefiting 513 households and a combined population of 4569 individuals. Data as of 2026
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