Vital for Life and Dignity
More than 1.34 billion people across Africa (over 90% of the continent) live without reliable access to safe water. The consequences reach far beyond thirst: children miss school, women lose hours of their day, and preventable diseases claim thousands of lives each year.
Clean Water is a basic necessity for life. Since 2019, ARCD has constructed over 1,500 water wells across Africa, restoring health and dignity to the continent's most vulnerable rural communities.
1.1 million
Lives Reached
Transforming lives through access to essential resources and support.
1,500+
water wells Built
Delivering clean, safe water to communities in need.
32
Countries across Africa
Mobilizing vital resources to maximize community impact.
The Water Crisis
Affecting Millions
Across Africa, access to safe water is still out of reach for many communities impacting health, education, and daily life, especially for women and children.
A community driven nonprofit committed to lasting change in Africa
ARCD is a New Jersey nonprofit. We support communities in Sub-Saharan Africa through clean water, healthcare, education, economic empowerment, food security, and orphan care.
A community driven nonprofit committed to lasting change in Africa
ARCD is a New Jersey nonprofit. We support communities in Sub-Saharan Africa through clean water, healthcare, education, economic empowerment, food security, and orphan care.
Building Sustainable
Water Solutions
We go beyond short-term relief creating reliable water systems and sanitation solutions that improve health, restore dignity, and support communities for years to come.
Resilient Water Wells
We drill and construct artisanal water wells equipped with manual pumps or solar-powered systems, depending on community need and site conditions. Before any drilling begins, our engineers conduct a full site assessment to ensure the well will access a reliable water table and serve the community for at least 15 years.
Sanitation & Hygiene
Access to water is only part of the solution. Without proper sanitation, waterborne diseases continue to spread. Our sanitation projects construct latrines and handwashing stations, paired with hygiene training campaigns that help communities adopt lasting behavior change. What this includes:
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Construction of latrines and handwashing stations
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Community hygiene education campaigns
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Formation and training of community water and hygiene committees
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Ongoing support for facility maintenance and ownership
Support Families in Crisis
Support urgent campaigns across the regions we serve.
Urgent
Sponsor an Orphan
Your support provides essentials like food, education, and healthcare to help over 17,000 children thrive
Restore Vision with Cataract Surgery
Together, we're rewriting new stories for their lives, providing the invaluable gift of sight.
Sponsor Education in Africa
Your minimum $25 donation can provide a student with essential school supplies, helping them achieve academic success and lifelong learning.
Qurbani/Uddhiya for Africa - 2026
For many, your Qurbani donation may be their only chance all year to enjoy a nourishing meal with meat.
I knew the water was not clean. But it was the only water there was.
Give Water. Give Time. Give Life.
Your well will serve 200–800 people for 15 or more years. That is thousands of days of clean water. Thousands of mornings returned. A legacy that continues long after the work is done.
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