CISU Project – WASH and Menstrual Hygiene Promotion Location Mardan, KPK Overview Under the CISU-supported project, the organization implemented targeted WASH and menstrual hygiene management (MHM) interventions to improve sanitation facilities and promote healthy hygiene practices within schools and surrounding communities. Toilet Rehabilitation in Schools As part of the infrastructure improvement component, 120 school toilets were rehabilitated. This work enhanced sanitation conditions, ensured safer and more functional facilities, and supported a more dignified and hygienic learning environment, particularly for female students. Capacity Building and Training Activities The project placed strong emphasis on awareness raising and capacity building across multiple stakeholder groups: IEC Materials distributed for awareness: 1,000 brushers Teachers Trained as MHM champions: 30 MHM awareness sessions: 60 MHM kits distributed: 1500 kits Locals trained as MHM champions: 30 MHM Day Events conducted: 2
WASH4Girls Initiative – DM AID The Human Development Foundation (HDF), in partnership with Danish Muslim Aid (DMAID), successfully implemented the WASH4Girls Initiative in District Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), from November 2024 to December 2025. The programme aimed to improve access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities while promoting menstrual hygiene management (MHM) among adolescent girls in public schools. A total of 249 government schools were assessed to identify WASH-related needs and gaps. Based on these assessments, essential facilities were installed in 182 schools, including electric water coolers equipped with three-stage filtration systems and dedicated handwashing units. These interventions ensured reliable access to safe drinking water and improved hygiene practices, contributing to a healthier, more dignified, and girl-friendly school environment. In addition, toilet rehabilitation was carried out in 160 schools, significantly improving sanitation conditions, privacy, and usability of existing facilities—particularly for adolescent girls. To further enhance access to safe drinking water, 10 water filtration and reverse osmosis (RO) plants were installed in selected schools, providing treated, potable water and reducing the risk of waterborne diseases. Overall, these interventions directly benefited more than 5,200 students. Beyond infrastructure development, the programme placed strong emphasis on awareness, capacity building, and community engagement. A total of 2,000 IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) materials were distributed to raise awareness about hygiene practices. Additionally, 200 MHM awareness sessions were conducted for students and mothers, helping to address cultural taboos and promote positive behavioural change. To ensure sustainability, 104 female teachers were trained as MHM champions, enabling continued knowledge dissemination within schools. The initiative also fostered strong collaboration with district authorities, school management committees, and community stakeholders, promoting ownership and long-term sustainability. By integrating infrastructure improvements with education, behaviour change, and institutional partnerships, the WASH4Girls Initiative has significantly enhanced girls’ health, dignity, and school participation. It has also laid a solid foundation for sustained impact by strengthening local capacity, improving social norms around menstruation, and ensuring safe and supportive learning environments for girls beyond the project lifecycle.
Solar Water Pumps Project – Shahibzada Mohsin Raza Project Details Project Type: Solar Water Pumps Number of Systems Installed: 9 Installed Capacity (per system): 2,480 Watts (2.4 kW) Location District: Tharparkar, Sindh Villages Covered: Katho Thakar Turkani Chachi Bandho Tarrari Jaga Veri Konbhyji Veri Bhorli Kanwarl Konrillio Beneficiaries and Impact The project is benefiting approximately 7,400 people, significantly improving access to reliable and clean water. The intervention has reduced the burden of water collection on women and children and enhanced health, hygiene, and overall well-being in the target communities.
AFAF Water Recharge Dam in Soon Valley Located in SiddiqueAbad, Soon Valley (District Khushab), the AFAF Water Recharge Dam was constructed to address severe water scarcity and recurring flash-flood damage in the region. With the generous support of the Qayyum Family (North America), this 10-month project now serves as a lifeline for thousands of residents who rely heavily on agriculture and groundwater resources. Key Achievements Successful completion of the AFAF Dam in 10 months 30 million gallons of water storage capacity Provides reliable water access to 12,000 locals across 3 villages Supports 650 acres of agricultural land, enabling stable crop cycles Protects 2,000 households from flood-related damage Significant improvement in groundwater recharge and water availability Strengthened resilience of farming communities in Soon Valley Before & After Comparison Before AFAF Dam Rapidly depleting water table Severe water scarcity Low agricultural productivity and repeated crop losses Frequent flood damage to homes and fields Weak community coping capacity After AFAF Dam Stabilized groundwater through recharge Reliable water availability across 3 villages 650 acres of land supported with consistent crop cycles 2,000 households protected against floods Stronger protection and improved livelihoods
Story of Ruquia: From Contamination to Care In Khair Muhammad Village, Karachi, Ruquia lived a daily nightmare that no mother should endure. The only available water source was an open, contaminated well—littered with garbage and filth, a place where even animals sometimes fell in. Yet, it was the only option she had. “We had no other choice,” Ruquia shares, her voice laced with pain. “I had to give that water to my children. And then I had to watch them fall sick—again and again.” — Ruquia Her story echoes the struggles of countless families who face the impossible decision between thirst and illness. Every glass of water carried the risk of disease. Every sip her children took came with the fear of what might follow. But hope arrived. With the support of generous donors and the intervention of HDF’s Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Program, clean, safe drinking water was brought to Ruquia’s village. For the first time, she could offer her children water without fear—only relief. Today, her home rings with the sound of laughter, not coughing. Her children are healthier. Her days are lighter. A simple glass of water, once a threat, has become a symbol of safety and dignity. Ruquia’s story is one of transformation, but it is also a call to action. Thousands of mothers like her still wait for safe water. With continued support, HDF remains committed to reaching them because no one should have to choose between water and well-being.
Story of Abida: Bringing Clean Water to Viala In the rugged, far-flung village of Viala, nestled deep within UC Omzha Vilala, District Zhob, Balochistan, life moves with quiet resilience. Here, basic necessities are a daily struggle and clean water was once the greatest of them all.For Abida Younus, a mother of young girls, every day began with anxiety. Her daughters would walk over 1.5 kilometers under the harsh sun, over uneven terrain just to fetch water. The burden was not just physical; it stole their health, their energy, and their chance at education. “The water made them sick. Malaria, typhoid, stomach issues—it was constant. And when they got sick, they missed school,” Abida recalls. “But we had no choice.” — Abida Younus In the isolation of Balochistan’s forgotten corners, the suffering went unnoticed until HDF stepped in. Through HDF’s Safe Water Initiative, clean water was brought to the heart of the community. For the first time, families like Abida’s no longer had to choose between survival and safety. “Now, water comes to our home. My daughters are healthy, they go to school, and they smile more. It’s not just about water, it’s about dignity, about a future,” she shares, her eyes welling with quiet pride. — Abida Younus In a place the world often overlooks, your support brought transformation. Because when clean water reaches the most remote corners of Balochistan, hope flows with it.
Solar Water Pump – Village Katho Sama and Bheel Tharparkar Location: Tando Muhammad Khan, Sindh, Pakistan Through the donation of Yasmeen Patel and Shaheen Hira, two sisters from HDFNA, and the work of Village Development Organization and community members, Village Katho Sama and Bheel Tharparkar now have access to an uninterrupted supply of water thanks to a Solar Water Pump. Accessibility of water was one of the first priorities the community identified when HDF came to the area. Women would normally spend an average of 3 hours pulling water from dug wells before the implementation of a water pump. Today, approximately 1,032 people, including over 508 adults, 524 children, and 810 animals all receive water from this facility. Thanks to this project, life has changed for these residents. In Village Katho Bheel there were no street lights to light the way to the water pump, so 6 solar operated street lights and 40 solar hand lights have also been provided to the village population. Thanks to HDF donors, the Solar Water Pump Project has achieved the following objectives: 1032 people and 810 animals have access to water Promoted participatory development approach by engaging community to increase the access of the people to safe drinking water through the installation of a solar water pump. Improved health and hygiene of the people by providing drinking water and raising awareness among them Reduced absenteeism and drop-out among school-aged children expected through provision of drinking water at doorstep. Empowered women by providing safe drinking water through alternative energy. Formation of Village Development Organizations in village Katho Sama & Village Katho Bheel: ToP signing with community groups Formation of Water Users Committees in villages Katho Sama & Katho Bheel Installation of two Solar powered submersible water pumps Construction of two overhead water tanks Installation of 2000 feet of water supply lead line. Water Quality Tests Installation of 6 Solar Street Lights in village Katho Bheel Distribution of 40 Solar Hand Lights in Village Katho Bheel Awareness raising sessions with the community on health and hygiene and gender sensitization Formation of Operation and Maintenance Committees in villages Katho Sama and Katho Bheel Selection of the operator for running solar pumps in village Katho Sama and Katho Bheel Introduced a clause in terms of Partnership with the community that parents will send all those children to school who used to fetch water from dug wells. Conducted awareness-raising workshops on the importance of education with the community. Ensured female representation in the Water User Committee Conducted health and hygiene sessions with female
Clean Water Project The Sustainable Environment Program focuses on reversing the loss of environmental resources. With your help, HDF has partnered with communities to complete over 700 physical infrastructure projects, including building sustainable and safe drinking water systems with delay action dams, hand pumps, and tube wells, link roads, solid waste disposal, irrigation projects, and agricultural pest management. HDF has also worked to rehabilitate flood affected villages, along with maintenance and repair of infrastructure projects in Model Villages throughout Pakistan.