Location: Community in Pakistan
Project Type: Installation of a clean and safe drinking water supply
Start Date: February 2024
End Date: July 2024
Beneficiaries: Hundreds of families and children in the surrounding community
Special Contribution: Project funded through the support and fundraising of Haslingden High School
Impact: Access to safe water, reduction in waterborne diseases, improved school attendance, strengthened community wellbeing
In Pakistan, millions of families face the daily challenge of finding safe drinking water. Despite impressive progress in recent years, more than 21 million people still have no choice but to drink dirty and unsafe water. This situation places children and families at constant risk of illness and prevents communities from moving forward in health, education, and opportunity.
At Well-Good, we believe that every child and every family deserves access to clean water. One of our recent projects in Pakistan was made possible thanks to the incredible efforts of Haslingden High School, whose fundraising and participation helped us bring this project to life. Their involvement demonstrates how schools can play a powerful role in transforming lives on the other side of the world.
The water supply we funded is more than a source of clean drinking water. It represents safety, dignity, and the chance for children to grow up without the constant threat of waterborne disease. Families in the area now have access to a reliable and safe resource, which reduces the daily burden of fetching water from unsafe sources. It also frees up time for children to focus on their education and for parents to focus on building stronger, healthier futures.
This project shows what is possible when young people, schools, and communities in the United Kingdom join together to support those in need across the globe. The work of Haslingden High School has not only created meaningful change in Pakistan but has also inspired students to see the global impact they can have when they take action.
At Well-Good, we are committed to continuing projects like this one. By bringing together schools, the business community, and young people, we can make sure that access to clean water becomes a reality for even more families in Pakistan and beyond.