Why trust LIFE ONG for your donations in favor of access to water?

Building a well, is a project that changes the lives of entire populations by offering them sustainable access to drinking water. At LIFE, each well built makes it possible to dig to the groundwater table or to reliable groundwater sources, sometimes reaching several meters deep depending on the nature of the soil and the needs of the country, whether in Africa or Asia. Each well built by LIFE is subject to rigorous planning: choosing the type of structure, launching and carrying out the work, installing pumps, managing water withdrawal, thus guaranteeing quality water to the greatest number of people.

The advantages of choosing LIFE to carry out your well projects

With more than 15 years of expertise, our organization is committed to providing lasting solutions for populations in need.

High-impact community projects

Unlike family wells that only benefit 5-7 people, our water projects are designed for entire communities. Each well, FORAGE LIFE serves between 100 and 10,000 people, maximizing the impact of your donation. Our installations are placed in public places, ensuring equitable access for all members of the local community. We prefer areas where access to drinking water represents a real daily challenge, after an in-depth study of local needs. 📊

Truly drinkable water

Not all wells are created equal. While some organizations offer wells at low prices (around €300), these installations generally do not guarantee the potability of the water, which is then used only for household chores. At LIFE, we systematically perform bacteriological and physicochemical analyses. If the results are not satisfactory, we set up, whenever possible, suitable filtering systems to guarantee healthy and consumable water. Otherwise, the drilling is declared non-compliant and is not exploited. 🚰

Premium materials for maximum durability

Our engineers carefully select each component used in our projects. We invest in high-quality materials that withstand harsh weather conditions and intensive use, ensuring the longevity of your water project. 💧

Empowerment at the center of our approach

In addition to infrastructure, we form local water management committees. These groups, made up of villagers trained by our teams, ensure the upkeep and maintenance of the installations. This 360° approach promotes the ownership of the project by the community and guarantees its sustainability. Your donation thus creates a sustainable source of drinking water and autonomy for an entire community.

The well construction process at LIFE

The search for reliable sources

Before any intervention, our teams precisely locate the groundwater. Contrary to approximate solutions, we use proven methods: consultation of existing boreholes within a radius of 30 meters (reliable indicator of the presence of a groundwater table) and intervention of qualified sourcers or geophysicists. This first phase is decisive for the viability of the project and avoids unsuccessful drilling.

Drilling: two techniques adapted to the field

Depending on the nature of the soil, we use different drilling methods:

1. For conventional floors: use of homemade electric or manual drills
2. For hard or rocky soils: use of truck drillers

Our boreholes generally reach between 30 and 50 meters in depth, guaranteeing access to water even in periods of drought. 🏜️

Systematic potability analyses

Once the water is reached, we carry out two types of complementary analyses:

• Bacteriological analysis: detection of pathogenic microorganisms
• Physicochemical analysis: evaluation of mineral and chemical properties

If the water does not meet potability standards, we install, if possible, an adapted filtering system designed by our specialized engineers.

Drilling equipment as a sustainable solution

The final step is to equip the borehole according to the needs of the community. Several options are possible:

• Human motor pump (PMH): robust and easy to maintain. It helps up to 300 people
• Mini Tower: intermediate system for medium-sized villages. Up to 800 people can enjoy it.
• Water tower: for larger communities, up to 3000 people helped.
• Mini AEP (Drinking Water Supply): distribution network for larger areas, thus benefiting 10,000 people.

Throughout the process, we involve local communities in the construction and set up water management committees to ensure the autonomy and sustainability of the project. A LIFE drill is a community project designed to last and transform lives. 🧡

The importance of Sadaqa Jariya in well projects

La Sadaqa Jariya (lasting gift) represents a fundamental concept in Islam, designating alms whose benefits continue to benefit the Lifechanger even after death. Among all forms of Sadaqa Jariya, the construction of a well is central because it offers a vital resource to entire populations for generations.

The spirituality behind water as a perpetual gift

In Muslim tradition, water is considered a precious divine gift, a blessing that came down from heaven to ensure the sustenance of human life and all of creation. This spiritual dimension explains why so many people choose LIFE to make this act of generosity a reality. Our approach fully respects the principles of Sadaqa Jariya by ensuring that every well built benefits people in need in the long term. Donating water is one of the best forms of charity, the benefits of which continue even after the death of the Lifechanger.

A superior technical approach for lasting benefits

What sets LIFE apart from other organizations is our commitment to quality and sustainability. Unlike the low-cost wells offered by some organizations, our boreholes are designed to provide truly drinkable water, analyzed and treated if necessary. Our wells are installed in public places and designed to benefit a large number of people, between 100 and 10,000, well beyond just a few families. This vision ensures that your Sadaqa Jariya reaches as many people as possible.

Testimonial for Sadaqa Jariya with LIFE

“I have supported Life for a long time, because I find that the whole team works in the same direction for the most disadvantaged. The association's projects are essential to bring quality of life to people in difficulty, whether it is a question of wells, personal assistance or to different countries, mutual aid is essential nowadays, let's not forget it, it is a duty.” Nouredine, Lifechanger

The lasting influence of the wells built by LIFE

Tangible results on the health of populations

Your commitment is changing lives around the world. This access to water in the various countries makes it possible in particular to control the majority of waterborne diseases such as diarrhea, cholera or typhoid in the villages concerned. 🌍. These diseases, often caused by the consumption of contaminated water, are responsible for thousands of deaths each year, especially among children.

“This small monthly donation now seems so concrete and so useful to me.” Abdessamad, Lifechanger

Education freed up by access to water

In most countries where the wells were built by LIFE, children's access to schooling has changed. Indeed, they no longer spend several hours a day looking for water. Teachers also report better student concentration, who arrive less tired and better hydrated in class. Absences due to waterborne diseases have also declined considerably.

Economic empowerment through water

LIFE engineers select materials of superior quality and adapted to local conditions. This is why our wells, although representing a greater investment, have a much longer lifespan than low-end solutions.

Solidarity for sustainable access to drinking water

Choosing LIFE for your donations in favor of access to water means choosing a sustainable, ethical and high-impact commitment. Each well built by LIFE concretely transforms the lives of hundreds of people, while guaranteeing the quality and sustainability of access to drinking water. ⛲ Your contribution becomes a real Sadaqa Jariya, whose benefits are perpetuated over the generations. Together, let's continue to build a future where water, the source of life, is no longer a privilege but a right accessible to all. ✨

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