Why Clean Water Is a Lifeline This World Refugee Day
Every year on June 20, we honor the courage and resilience of families who have been forced to flee their homes.
World Refugee Day is a reminder that behind every statistic is a person, someone’s mother, child, or brother, struggling to survive in unfamiliar lands. And for many, the struggle begins with something as basic as water.
This World Refugee Day 2025, you can be the reason a displaced family has clean water to drink. You can give them more than survival. You can give them dignity.
What Is World Refugee Day 2025 and Why Does It Matter?
World Refugee Day was established by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to raise awareness for the millions of people who have fled their homes due to war, disaster, or persecution.
In 2025, more than 110 million people around the world are displaced. Many of them live in tents or makeshift shelters, often without access to water, sanitation, or healthcare.
Clean water isn’t a luxury. It’s a lifeline. And for refugees, it often determines whether they can stay healthy, care for their families, or simply survive another day.
The Refugee Water Crisis You Don’t Hear About
Refugee camps are often overcrowded and under-resourced. Families may have to share a single water tap with hundreds of others or rely on inconsistent water trucks.
Women and children walk long distances to collect water, often from unsafe sources. Without clean water:
- Children are vulnerable to illnesses like cholera and dysentery
- Mothers cannot prepare food or care for wounds safely
- Clinics and hospitals can’t function
- Hygiene becomes a daily challenge
According to UNHCR, more than 40 percent of refugee camps don’t have reliable access to safe water. In emergencies, water access can drop to just three liters per person per day, barely enough to drink, let alone cook or bathe.
How Water for Refugees Transforms Camps into Communities
When a well is built in a refugee community, it doesn’t just meet a need—it changes everything.
- Families stay healthy
- Girls return to school instead of fetching water
- Mothers can care for their children without fear
- Communities begin to rebuild, even in uncertainty
At Muslim Hands USA, we install Tube Wells, Dig-a-Wells, and Community Wells in areas where displaced families are most vulnerable places like Yemen, Mali, Pakistan, and beyond.
Each project is built with care and maintained by the communities themselves.
👉 Donate a well and give the gift of water
What You Can Do for World Refugee Day 2025
You can help a family rebuild with something as simple as water.
- $310 provides a Tube Well for a household
- $950 funds a Dig-a-Well for multiple families
- $4,000 builds a Community Well that serves entire neighborhoods
You can give in honor of someone you love and receive a certificate or project update to show the lasting impact of your gift.
“The best form of charity is giving someone water to drink.”
— Prophet Muhammad
ﷺ (Ahmad)
FAQs
Why don’t refugees have access to clean water?
Most camps are built quickly during crises and often lack infrastructure. Without consistent support, families go without the basics, including water.
What health risks are most common?
Waterborne diseases like cholera, typhoid, and dysentery are widespread. These illnesses are especially dangerous for children and pregnant women.
How does my donation help?
Your gift funds long-term water solutions in refugee communities. These wells provide consistent, clean water for drinking, cooking, and hygiene.
Can I give Sadaqah or Zakat for this cause?
Yes. You can give Sadaqah Jariyah or Zakat to help build water projects that serve refugees. It’s a meaningful way to earn ongoing reward.
👉 Give your Zakat to provide water
Can I dedicate a well to someone?
Absolutely. Many donors choose to give in honor of a parent, child, or friend. It’s a beautiful act of love and lasting impact.
A Lifeline Starts with You
Water isn’t just a basic need. For refugees, it’s a turning point. It’s the beginning of something better.
This World Refugee Day 2025, help a family take that first step toward health, safety, and hope.
