I am fundraising for the Zanzibar Dragons boat race to build water wells in Zanzibar, Africa

Deep Borehole Well in Africa 

The Al-Ansari Foundation has been drilling for water to get access to fresh drinking water to the poor for almost a decade. Our wells are built across Zanzibar’s remote villages and its neighbouring islands.

We need to build many more wells to reach the most needy who have no reliable source of water.

Why Donate Water?

The humanitarian rationale for donating water needs no introduction. There are numerous ahadith (sayings of the Prophet Mohammed) on the virtues of giving people water. Amongst them is the well-known saying where the Prophet was asked what is the best charity (on her behalf)?” He (peace be upon him) replied: “Water.”

Everlasting Benefit

Providing water wells is a continuous form of sadakah for as long as the well supplies water – even after one’s death. It is narrated that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said there are

seven deeds for which deeds are written for a person even after he dies in his grave, among them is digging a well.

[Saheeh Al-Targheeeb]

Who are we

Al-Ansari Foundation is a UK registered non-profit charity. We have been working in Zanzibar and its neighbouring islands for over a decade. We are proud to be one of the few charities that have maintained a 100% donation policy on all orphan projects.
Our vision is to help break the cycle of poverty by empowering orphans, widows and the most needy. We serve the community by delivering:
* Orphan Support 

* Healthcare & education 

* Livelihood projects 

* Deep bore hole water wells for fresh drinking water 

* Masaajids and madrasah's

For more information about our services visit on our website: www.al-ansarifoundation.org - Telephone: +44 7877694475
Registered charity number 1146862

The Annual Boat Race​ with the Al-Noor Foundation

The Annual Boat Race is an event which has been established by the Al-Noor Foundation in the Summer of 2018, at Fairlop Waters in the London Borough of Redbridge. The next event takes place this year on Saturday the 6th July 2024

The event is open to all schools, faith groups, charities and corporate organisations. The event aims to unite the community whereby individuals, families and organisations have the opportunity to raise money for charitable causes which are close to their hearts, by simply registering for a boat and participating in the race.

Boat races are part of the great heritage of British culture and an amazing way to unite both competitors and communities together behind a common cause. Dragon Boat racing is something which is growing in popularity in the UK, originating from Southern China’s Guangdong Province.

The boats we will be using can accommodate up to 17 riders at a time and will be provided by a specialist Dragon Boat company which the Foundation has partnered up with to run the event.

For more information about the event, please visit

 https://www.al-noor.co.uk/boatrace/