4/23/2026
As part of its continued efforts to address water scarcity, Qatar Charity (QC) has implemented a vital water project in Sindh Province, Pakistan, providing clean and safe drinking water to more than 5,000 people from vulnerable communities through solar‑powered solutions.
The project involved the construction and installation of 16 solar‑powered water pumps, with eight units in Khairpur District and eight units in Sanghar District, aiming to ensure sustainable and environmentally friendly access to drinking water for communities long affected by water shortages and contamination.
Despite the availability of groundwater, Khairpur District faces serious challenges related to water quality. Around 40% of its underground water is contaminated and unfit for human consumption. Moreover, only three out of 20 existing water supply schemes are currently operational, while the remaining systems require costly rehabilitation.
Similarly, in Sanghar District, only 40–50% of groundwater sources are suitable for drinking, forcing large segments of the population to rely on unsafe water sources that pose significant health risks.
Highlighting the severity of the situation, Mr. Shafqat Ali Solangi, Deputy Director at the Social Welfare Headquarters in Sanghar, stressed that rural communities are facing increasing difficulties in accessing safe drinking water due to extreme heat and the growing impacts of climate change. He emphasized that support from organizations such as Qatar Charity is essential to improving livelihoods and ensuring sustainable access to water, commending the organization’s continued efforts and reaffirming institutional support for such impactful initiatives.
For many residents, the solar‑powered water pumps have brought tangible, life‑changing relief.
Imdad Hussain, a 48‑year‑old daily wage laborer from Khairpur, explained that his family previously walked nearly two kilometers each day to fetch water, as nearby sources were brackish and unsafe. He noted that the installation of the solar pump in their village has ended years of hardship.
Similarly, Marvi Jan, a 39‑year‑old resident of Sanghar, said that water scarcity had forced children to miss school and placed a heavy burden on families who spent hours fetching water from distant locations. She expressed her gratitude, describing the new solar water pump as “a true blessing” for the entire community.
This initiative is part of Qatar Charity’s broader water and sanitation efforts in Sindh. During 2025, the organization installed 150 solar‑powered water pumps, benefiting more than 51,500 people and significantly improving access to safe drinking water.