Water wells
Shallow wells with a hand or electric pump, giving 10 – 40 people clean drinking water.
From $325
Independent charity · Relief & development
Bringing life to those in greatest need
IHYA Charity is an independent association working on relief, development and social projects. We dig wells, build mosques and classrooms, sponsor orphans and families, and carry your gift to the people waiting for it.
- countries we work in
- 9
- days to build a well
- 30
- for a complete well
- $325
34-274-107
Registered charity in the Republic of Türkiye
Open campaign
Complete an electric-pump well
Help complete the cost of a shallow well with an electric pump. Your contribution brings water to the places that need it most.
Our projects
Lasting solutions that change a family's reality
We focus on development projects that solve problems for good, not one-off handouts.
Build a mosque
A trade with God that never loses. Build a house where believers gather and the call to prayer is heard.
From $16,600
Sponsor an orphan
Be the hand on an orphan's head. Choose the child and follow their progress with a yearly report.
From $50/ month
A hand-pump well$325
Your impact
What does your gift do?
Move the slider to see what each amount achieves on the ground.
$325
A hand-pump well
Clean drinking water for 10 to 15 people, with a plaque in your name and a photo report after completion.
- 10 – 15 people
- 10 – 15 years
Seasonal programs
Ramadan is life
وبذلكم إحياءٌ لهم
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Ramadan food basket
Covers the needs of an average-sized family in need for the whole of Ramadan.
From $60
Zakat al-Fitr
Distributed as staple food such as rice, cooking oil and other essentials.
From $10
Iftar tables
Iftar meals for people in need in a Muslim town, each table seating at least 20.
From $120
How we work
How your donation travels
From finding the places in greatest need to the photo report you receive after completion.
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We find the places in greatest need
Our field team identifies the areas and families in greatest need.
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We plan the delivery
We plan how to deliver aid in the best and most cost-effective way.
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We find a donor
We present each project to benefactors with full transparency.
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We provide material aid
Food, wells, clothing, housing and more.
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We provide spiritual and educational support
Such as building mosques and sponsoring orphans' education.
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We report back regularly
You receive a photo report on every project once it's complete.
وَمَنْ أَحْيَاهَا فَكَأَنَّمَا أَحْيَا النَّاسَ جَمِيعًا
“And whoever saves one life, it is as if he had saved all of mankind.”
What donors say
Our donors' trust is a responsibility we carry
نلتم ثقتنا الكبيرة، نفّذتم لنا موائد إفطار كانت على قدر كبير من الترتيب. وفّقنا الله وإياكم.
You earned our full trust. The iftar tables you ran for us were extremely well organised. May God grant success to us and to you.
بارك الله فيكم، تمّ إنجاز البئر بشكل سريع ورائع، الصور واضحة جداً والفيديو يوضّح جودة العمل ودقّته. تقبّل الله.
God bless you. The well was finished quickly and beautifully; the photos are very clear and the video shows the quality and care of the work.
خبر إتمام هذا البئر أدخل في قلبي سعادة لا توصف، خاصةً أنه باسم الوالدة رحمها الله. أثني على المدة التي أُنجز فيها المشروع وعلى المصداقية في إرسال فيديو يوثّق العمل.
Hearing the well was finished filled my heart with joy, especially as it carries my late mother's name. I'm grateful for how quickly it was done and for the honesty of sending a video of the work.
Where we work
From Istanbul to wherever the need is greatest
Most of our projects are concentrated in these countries, reaching a great many people living in poverty.
- Palestine
- India
- Indonesia
- Pakistan
- Bangladesh
- Chad
- Sri Lanka
- Nepal
- Uganda
PalestineIndiaIndonesiaPakistanBangladeshChadSri LankaNepalUganda
Headquarters · Istanbul
FAQ
Everything to know before you give
Didn't find your answer? Our team replies directly.
Message us on WhatsAppHow do I know my donation arrived?
We send you a receipt straight away, then a photo and video report once the project is complete.
Can I dedicate the reward to someone else?
Yes. Enter their name in the dedication field and we put a plaque with their name on the well or mosque.
How long does a well take?
About 30 days for a hand-pump well and 40 days for an electric-pump well.
Who maintains the wells?
We maintain every well every 6 months; each is expected to last 10 to 15 years.
How do I pay?
Choose a project and amount, then tap "Donate now". Our team contacts you on WhatsApp to confirm and guide you through payment.
Is IHYA Charity licensed?
Yes. IHYA Charity is an independent association licensed in the Republic of Türkiye under no. 34-274-107, based in Istanbul.
Can I sponsor monthly?
Yes. Orphan sponsorship is $50 a month, for one month, six months or a full year, with a yearly follow-up report.
Bring life back to a family today
Your gift reaches the places that need it most, and we send you a photo report once the work is done.