Why clean water still eludes Meet Gali
Women and children in District Bagh spend up to three hours a day climbing slippery tracks to fetch water from seasonal streams. In summer the springs shrink to a trickle; in monsoon they flood with mud and livestock waste, fuelling outbreaks of diarrhoea and skin infections. Safe, nearby water is the single greatest health intervention our valley still lacks.
How the bore-well programme works
- Site survey & ground scan – Local engineers use portable resistivity meters to locate deep aquifers that remain stable year-round.
- Rotary-rig drilling – A 4½-inch bore is sunk 160–200 feet and lined with stainless-steel casing to prevent collapse.
- Solar submersible pump + tank – Panels power a whisper-quiet pump that fills a 5 000 L elevated poly tank, eliminating fuel costs and noise.
- Community tap stand – Four waist-high faucets and a clothes-washing slab keep queues short and riverbeds clean.
- Village water committee – Five volunteers (at least two women) collect tiny upkeep donations, record usage, and call the technician if flow drops.
Impact so far
- Two bore-wells online serving 350 residents with WHO-grade drinking water.
- Daily water walk reduced from 3 hours to 15 minutes, freeing girls to attend school.
- 42 % decline in water-borne illness reported by the Basic Health Unit six months after installation.
- Kitchen gardens blossoming around tap stands, diversifying diets with fresh vegetables.
How you can help
- Sponsor metres of drilling casing – every section sunk secures the bore for decades.
- Donate solar panels or batteries – keep the pumps running through cloudy winters.
- Organise a “Walk for Water” fundraiser – symbolically carry jerrycans and share villagers’ daily journey to raise awareness.
“The best charity is giving water to drink.” — Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)
With each bore-well we bring health, dignity, and opportunity bubbling to the surface—turning parched paths into rivers of hope for generations to come.