Somalia Safe Water
Give a lasting gift of Sadaqah Jariyah by donating a well to a community in Somalia. We will dedicate the well in your name or that of a loved one.
Since 1997, Mercy-USA has played a vital role in providing safe drinking water in Somalia, digging and repairing over 700 wells. These wells now positively impact the lives of hundreds of thousands.
A nearby source of safe, clean water is more than a convenience, it is a life line for health and safety. In Somalia, the task of fetching water typically falls on women and children and a nearby well saves them from traveling long distances that puts them at risk of attack from strangers or wild animals. Their days are no longer consumed with the backbreaking task of fetching water, freeing them for school and self development.
The Messenger of Allahﷺ said: “When a man dies, his deeds come to an end except for three things: Sadaqah Jariyah, (continuous charity); knowledge which is beneficial; or a virtuous descendant who prays for him.”
A nearby well also insures that the water is not shared by livestock which eliminates the risk of contamination and waterborne diseases, one of the main causes of death for children under five in Somalia. The time saved, the lives saved and the sense of pride a well gives to a village or town has immeasurable impact.
WATCH: A Life Changed With Clean Water
There is more than one way to sponsor the establishment of a well in Somalia:
1 Sponsor a well with a lump sum donation or spread out the payments over 12 or fewer months.
2 Enlist friends or family to join you in funding a well in the name of a loved one, your community, school, or youth group. In fact, we have school-based programs and other ideas you can implement in your community. Just give us a call at 734-454-0011 for more information.
3 Your gift of any amount will go toward safe water in Somalia.
