More than 2,800 individuals across Punjab, previously exposed to contaminated water sources and the risk of waterborne diseases, now have access to safe drinking water following the completion of a new humanitarian project.
According to a statement today, the initiative, inaugurated by Japan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Mr Akamatsu Shuichi, involved the establishment of seven water filtration plants in underserved localities across the Faisalabad and Okara districts.
This vital scheme was implemented by Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan, a non-governmental organisation with extensive experience in development work, and was made possible through a grant from the Government of Japan.
Financial assistance amounting to 70,201 USD was provided through Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) Programme. The funding facilitated the installation of purification systems in Peoples Colony 2, Badar Colony, Kuri Wala, 40 Mor Jaranwala, Chak No. 421 GB, Hussainabad, and Bamba Bola, benefiting over 400 households.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Ambassador Akamatsu congratulated the implementing organisation on the project’s successful completion and praised its role in delivering essential services. He stressed that access to safe drinking water is a fundamental human right and a key priority of Japan’s assistance policy for Pakistan.
The Ambassador reaffirmed his government’s commitment to continuing its support for the Pakistani people, expressing hope that the project would further strengthen the longstanding friendship and cooperation between the two nations. The ceremony was attended by embassy officials, NGO representatives, and members of the beneficiary communities.