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Organized by Syed Saad Pasha

In Loving memory of my uncle Syed Shahid Ali Pasha

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Impact: Pakistan

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Building 5 deep water wells in Sindh and KpK in memory of my uncle Syed Shahid Ali Pasha and giving back to the community.



We lost our uncle Syed Shahid Ali Pasha on the 30th of July, 2023.

Syed Shahid Ali Pasha, my maternal uncle or Mamo was a very interesting fellow, he dreamt of a different life than what was dealt to him. 

At age 14 after getting into a life-altering incident and 11 surgeries later killed any dreams of becoming a fast bowler, other health complications restricted his mobility. Despite all these things he was as upbeat as he could be. 

My Mamo nurtured an insatiable wanderlust, he wanted to travel the world and was especially interested in watching a test match at Lords, the home of cricket, He would sometimes when in the mood talk about how he wished to attend the Rio de Janeiro carnival.

He loved to eat sweets, especially patina, a Pakistani sweet meat dessert and he would load up on carbs and bread despite being diabetic. In the end, this is what took his life. He had very few pleasures in life or what he could afford.

Things which are menial and immaterial to most of us like walking without support, and getting up from the sofa or the bed without thinking twice became an exercise and a chore for him all his life. It was easy for me to tell him not to take care of himself but 48 years of disability, pain and finally being bedridden for 7 months took a toll on him. The last few months were especially hard for him, the only joy he ever felt or when I saw him smile was when my nephew called him Dada “Grandpa”.

My Mamo was a survivor, he survived a life-threatening incident, had 11 surgeries when he was just in his youth, he survived cancer, he got covid. In the end, his heart gave out before he gave up.

I miss him, I miss his shenanigans, and I miss getting him the few things, all related to food, that made him happy.

I wish I could have done more for him when he was alive but now using this platform, I request all of you to please contribute to establishing these water wells in my Mamo’s memory as “Sadaqah-e-Jariyah” so he could benefit from the blessings and prayers in the afterlife.

I urge all of you reading this to donate to the cause - we have a goal of collecting $ 3250 to develop 5 water wells in the first 60 days since my Mamo's passing. The money will be donated to paaniproject.org and will be used to build 5 deep water wells in Pakistan that will serve approximately 1000 people.

For more information about our initiative please contact me at s.saadpasha@gmail.com.

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Currently, over 21 million Pakistanis suffer from a water sanitation crisis that has impacted the entire country. Major cities like Karachi and Lahore struggle to provide access to clean and safe drinking water, but the situation worsens amongst rural villages that not only lack modern systems, but also adequate healthcare. Contaminated water is the leading cause of diarrhea and other severe health conditions, resulting in death due to a lack of treatment in many of these underdeveloped villages. Children, more than any other demographic, are the most vulnerable victims of these health conditions as their immune systems are not developed enough to withstand the muddened and bacterially infected water they’re forced to drink.

Paani translates to water in Urdu, a beacon for our mission to produce both short and long-term solutions that ignite sustainable change against this water crisis. Our team’s foundation began as a student organization at the University of Michigan and we have since then become a certified non-profit organization. Paani’s purpose has and always will be to provide for people in need, bridging the gap between those able to help with the ones who need it most. 

Every cent or rupee donated goes directly to the communities in Pakistan, whether it be through building wells, distributing food packs, or compiling hygiene kits. Paani faces no operating costs and so far we have built over 4,500 wells across rural Sindh and KPK, a number that grows daily with your support. However, Paani does not exist to provide only temporary fixes; our goal is to also tackle the permanent adversity at hand. Aside from the wells being put in place, Paani is also leading projects through education, health, and waste management efforts. 

Our team strives to be transparent in every way possible, so you can rest assured that your donation will fund a valuable cause. We have several avenues in which we can use your support, whether it be donating a well on behalf of yourself or your family, donating for projects specifically geared towards our public health initiatives, or even something as small as buying Paani apparel and tweeting about us to your local community. Many families have donated multiple wells on behalf of deceased relatives, as sponsoring a well goes on to provide good deeds (sadaqah jariyah) to those passed.

The donation of a well includes the construction of the well, constant monitoring and testing of water samples for cleanliness and safety, and maintenance. Batches of sixteen wells get built at once with the price of one well averaging out to $200 USD. Paani currently accepts cards, checks, Paypal, Venmo, and Donorbox. Any and all donations are tax-deductible. 

We thank you consistently for your support as we would never be able to make an impact without your help. Spread the word of our mission to those you know and check back with us frequently on our social media to see our progress! 

-Paani

Some of our accomplishments include
•Raising $1,850,000+ through grassroots fundraising
•Constructing over 4500+ wells in rural Sindh and KPK to provide 40,000+ families access to clean water 
•Receiving partnerships with Microsoft Azure and Google’s nonprofit networks to begin pursuing global marketing campaigns

Learn More

Featured in the LATimes, DawnGeo TVParhlo, and USAToday Paani is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 2017 in response to the growing water crisis in Pakistan. Lead by young professionals and university students, Paani is entirely volunteer-based and works to create public health-based impact in Pakistan. We have raised over $1,800,000, built over 4500 wells in rural parts of Pakistan (both in Sindh and in KPK), sent $500,000 in medical equipment to hospitals in Pakistan, and are now working to implement sanitation/hygiene-based curriculum in schools. For any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us on any of our social media platforms

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paaniproject/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaaniProject/

Twitter:https://twitter.com/PaaniProject


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