With generous support from Ghanima Abdulaziz Al-Saqr, the International Islamic Charity Organization(IICO) launched a project for the maintenance and rehabilitation of water wells and the installation of solar energy systems through its office in Sudan. This comes within its efforts to enhance water security, improve access to safe and sustainable water sources, and alleviate the suffering of the most vulnerable communities, through development solutions based on clean energy that ensure service continuity and operational efficiency.
This humanitarian and developmental project aims to improve drinking water supplies in River Nile State, Sudan, specifically in the localities of Shendi, Al-Matamma, and Al-Damer, by rehabilitating and maintaining four water wells in the areas of Al-Haddahid, Al-Qaraba, Tadamon Al-Ababda, and Wadi Al-Dabi.
The project responds to the needs of residents in these areas in light of electricity outages and deteriorating infrastructure, contributing to the continuous provision of safe drinking water, easing living burdens on the population, and improving health and environmental conditions through sustainable development solutions that strengthen water security in the targeted communities.
The project targets more than 5,000 people, including local residents and displaced populations, and contributes to enhancing water security and improving health and living conditions for beneficiary communities. This intervention aligns with the core development objectives of the International Islamic Charity Organization, as the water sector is among the most prominent areas for achieving sustainable impact, given that water represents life and stability, in accordance with the Almighty’s saying: “And We made from water every living thing.” The project also opens a wide door to the reward of providing water, which is considered one of the best and most impactful forms of charity.
Technical Components
The project relies on solar energy systems to operate the wells, through the installation of solar power units with a capacity of 7.5 kilowatts per station, using high-efficiency solar panels rated at 550 watts per panel, with a total capacity of no less than 10,800 watts per well, ensuring continuous operation in the absence of electricity.
The project also includes integrated operation and protection systems, including inverters with a voltage of 750 volts or higher and efficiency reaching 98%, in addition to AC and DC safety switches, comprehensive electrical protection systems, and high-quality cables that ensure safety and operational efficiency.
Maintenance works include cleaning the wells, repairing pumps, and improving the surrounding infrastructure, which enhances performance efficiency and extends the operational lifespan of the water facilities.
Provision of Clean Water
The project seeks to provide clean and sustainable drinking water to local communities and displaced people by rehabilitating four wells and operating them using solar energy to ensure sustainability and reduce dependence on fuel. It also aims to improve public health by reducing diseases caused by contaminated water, support community stability by providing an essential service, and contribute to environmental protection by reducing carbon emissions.
Project Outputs
In addition to operating water wells to provide safe and sustainable drinking water, the project aims to improve the quality of health and living conditions for targeted communities and reduce the spread of water-related diseases such as cholera and dengue fever. The project also reinforces the concept of sustainability by using solar energy as an alternative to fuel and reducing operational costs associated with maintenance and fuel.
Furthermore, the project contributes to improving water infrastructure, strengthening communities’ ability to withstand crises, and supporting community stability by providing a vital resource that reduces tensions and enhances efficient use of available water resources, in addition to reinforcing the developmental role of the International Islamic Charity Organization in delivering innovative and sustainable solutions.
Added Value
The project’s added value lies in its reliance on solar energy as a long-term sustainable solution that reduces operational costs, contributes to improved public health through the provision of safe drinking water, and reduces diseases associated with unsafe water. It also strengthens community partnership by engaging the local community in monitoring and maintenance to ensure service continuity.
The project adopts environmentally friendly solutions that contribute to reducing carbon emissions and offers strong potential for expansion and replication in other areas, based on this successful model in achieving sustainable humanitarian and developmental impact.
