Unsafe water has been a persistent source of human suffering and adversity throughout history. In the context of India, this problem remains a stark reality, as millions of Indians wake up every day without access to clean and safe water sources. The repercussions of this ongoing water crisis are dire and affect people’s health, well-being, and overall quality of life.

The Human Welfare Foundation (HWF) is acutely aware of the gravity of the situation, and they have chosen to address this issue head-on. By focusing on the regions most affected by the water crisis, HWF has taken significant steps to provide people with access to clean and safe water sources. HWF’s commitment to improving the availability of clean water is not only a humanitarian endeavor but also a transformative one, as it directly impacts the lives of those they serve.

HWF’s drinking water projects are diverse and comprehensive, encompassing a range of solutions to ensure that clean water is accessible to those who need it most. These projects include open wells, bore wells with submersibles, hand pumps, water coolers, and reverse osmosis plants. By implementing these various solutions, HWF aims to cater to the specific needs and conditions of the communities they serve.

The impact of HWF’s work extends across nine North Indian states, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, and Assam. This widespread outreach reflects HWF’s commitment to reaching as many individuals and communities as possible, making a significant difference in their lives.

A noteworthy example of their impact is showcased in the transformation of the lives of desert settlers in Barmer, Rajasthan. Check out to explore a comprehensive report that details how HWF’s water projects have not only provided access to clean water but have also improved the living conditions and overall well-being of the people in this arid region.

Human Welfare Foundation recognizes the critical importance of the issue and focuses on the most-affected areas to tackle water poverty, by providing people with crucial amenities like Hand-pumps. We believe that everyone should be able to access clean water and that this access underpins all other aspects of development. These have gone a long way in improving the lives of many people across India. 

Addressing the critical issue of the lack of piped water supply in villages and rural areas is a pressing challenge that affects the daily lives and well-being of countless people. In response to this challenge, HWF (Human Welfare Foundation) has undertaken a proactive approach, focusing on the establishment of open wells in these rural communities.

The impact of these open wells cannot be overstated. Specifically, in the Barmer region of Rajasthan, which is characterized by its arid and desert-like conditions, the construction of open wells has brought about a profound transformation in the lives of the desert settlers. The consequences of this initiative are vividly illustrated in a study conducted by us in the Barmer region.

Prior to the construction of these open wells, it was a daily ordeal for thousands of women in this region. These women, often the backbone of their households, were forced to spend an astonishing 4 to 6 hours every day just to fetch water from distant wells. This arduous and time-consuming task not only took a physical toll but also had a significant impact on the trajectory of their lives. Their childhood, youth, and adult years were consumed by the relentless struggle for access to water. This precious resource was so scarce that it had the power to shape the life experiences of an entire community, particularly its women.

HWF has implemented open well projects in 9 north Indian states, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, and Assam. These projects aim to alleviate the water scarcity issue and improve the quality of life for communities across these regions.

HWF constructs cost effective and user-friendly toilets at household level to help rural communities get full access to the ‘Right to Sanitation’ and develop open defecation free villages. It also helps in significantly reducing diseases linked with poor sanitation and hygiene practices.

Sanitation and cleanliness is the key to a healthy community. HWF through its associate partners conducts grassroot level awareness programmes among the public on the importance of clean and safe sanitation and to bring behavioural change among them.