Water Access and Socio-Economic Empowerment for Low Income Areas (WASEELA)

In partnership with Danish Muslim Aid (DMAID), the Human Development Foundation (HDF) is currently implementing the WASEELA project in Rahim Yar Khan (Punjab) and Lakki Marwat (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa). This integrated initiative is designed to address the dual challenges of chronic poverty and unsafe drinking water by combining direct financial assistance with sustainable WASH interventions, benefiting over 23,800 individuals across underserved communities.

Under this programme, 1,000 vulnerable and Zakat-eligible families, prioritizing widows, female-headed households, persons with disabilities, and climate-affected populations are receiving unconditional cash assistance of PKR 50,000 each. This support enables households to meet their most urgent needs with dignity, including food, healthcare, education, and debt relief, through a transparent and traceable disbursement process.

Simultaneously, the project is enhancing access to safe drinking water through the installation of 66 solar-powered water chillers equipped with Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems in schools, and 66 community handpumps in water-scarce villages. These interventions are tailored to local water quality challenges, ensuring reliable access to clean drinking water for children and communities while reducing waterborne diseases and improving overall well-being.

Implemented in close collaboration with district authorities, Zakat committees, school administrations, and community organizations, WASEELA emphasizes local ownership, transparency, and sustainability. By integrating economic support with essential service delivery, the project aims to strengthen resilience, improve health outcomes, and promote long-term socio-economic well-being in underserved and high-poverty communities across Rahim Yar Khan and Lakki Marwat