Construction of Borehole/Well

Donate or Sponsor the Construction of Solar-powered Borehole/Well for Clean Water Access and Have it Named After You, in Honour of, or in Memory of Someone, as a Lasting Legacy

Every day, millions of people in our communities live without reliable access to clean and safe drinking water.
Children collect water from unsafe sources. Parents ration water for cooking and hygiene. Entire communities remain exposed to preventable waterborne diseases that affect health, education, and dignity.

With your support, this reality can change permanently.

PASDO’s Borehole Construction Project delivers reliable, solar powered water infrastructure to communities where access to clean water is most urgently needed.

By sponsoring a borehole, you provide safe drinking water to hundreds of people every single day while creating a named impact that continues to serve lives for years to come.

Why Clean Water Access Matters

Water is foundational to health, education, productivity, and human dignity.
But in too many places, people spend hours each day fetching water that is unsafe to drink. The burden falls disproportionately on women and children, deepening cycles of poverty and inequality.

By sponsoring a borehole through PASDO you:

Prevent countless waterborne illnesses.
Support children’s attendance in school.
Empower women to engage in productive activities.
Eliminate the hardship of long-distance water retrieval.
Create a healthier, more equitable community.

Your generosity addresses a root problem.

You provide reliable, clean, and accessible water to hundreds or even thousands of people every new day. This leads to better health outcomes, improved education, stronger households, and communities that can thrive.

What Your Sponsorship Covers

Your sponsorship funds the complete engineering, procurement, and construction of a standardized, 16,000 litres high-performance water facility.
To ensure your legacy serves thousands without interruption, we implement an industrial-grade technical specification:

Community & Site Identification:
Identifying communities with the greatest need for a reliable water source, considering factors such as accessibility, population density, and the long-term sustainability of the location.

Integrated Land Acquisition & Legal Titling:
Purchasing land and securing necessary legal rights to the project site, ensuring the facility is protected from future land disputes, seizure, or encroachment.

Geological & Hydrogeological Surveys:
Professional soil and water-table mapping to locate high-yield, sustainable aquifers before drilling begins.

Deep-Aquifer Precision Drilling:
Execution of heavy-duty borehole drilling to depths that ensure year-round water availability, even during severe dry seasons.

Durable & Pressure-Tested Piping:
Installing robust piping systems capable of withstanding pressure and preventing leaks during water distribution.

Industrial-Grade Submersible Pumping System: Integrating a reliable pumping system to ensure a consistent flow of water from the aquifer to the distribution points.

High-Capacity Solar PV System for Power Autonomy: Installing high-capacity Solar Photovoltaic (PV) array and durable battery bank to bypass unreliable local power grids and ensure regular pumping capability.

16,000-Litre High-Density Reservoir System: Construction of a massive water storage complex featuring four (4) heavy-duty, 4,000-litre industrial polymer tanks.

Elevated Structural Steel Tower:
Construction and installation of structural steel tower to ensure that the water reservoirs are mounted on a precision-engineered, reinforced steel stanchion (tower) to provide a high-pressure, gravity-fed distribution system.

Fortified Site Security:
The entire facility is enclosed in high-security fencing with gated access to protect the solar infrastructure, pumping units, and storage assets from unauthorized access or vandalism.

Integrated Solar Street Lighting (8 Units):
To enhance community life and safety, the facility includes eight high-output solar street lights. These provide a safe, well-lit environment for night-time security, community gatherings, and a bright space for students to study or complete school assignments after dark.
Permanent Commemorative Plaque:
A customized, high-durability plaque engraved with your chosen name and message, permanently mounted to the structure.
High-Visibility Memorial/Honour Banner: An optional, large-format weatherproof banner featuring a photo and dedication of the person being honoured, mounted high on the steel tower for maximum visibility across the community.

You are not digging a mere well for private household or farm.
You are building a solid piece of engineering infrastructure using high-quality equipment and machinery that will stand the test of time and faithfully serve hundreds of people every new day.

Lasting Impact and Legacy as the Water Facility is Named After You, In Honour of, or in Memory of Someone You Love or Care About

Your sponsorship creates an immediate, life-changing shift in the community, both day and night:

Health & Hydration:
Children will attend school clean, healthy, and hydrated, free from the burden of waterborne illness.
Time & Opportunity:
Mothers will be gifted with time and peace, freed from the daily struggle for water to pursue productivity and rest.
Dignity for Elders:
Seniors will live with the comfort and dignity they deserve, with easy access to life’s most basic necessity.
Education & Literacy:
The integrated solar streetlights create a safe, bright “Study Hub.” Students can gather under the lights to read, complete assignments, and prepare for exams long after the sun goes down.
Community Integration:
The facility becomes a safe evening landmark where community members can gather for peaceful discussion and communal living. This fosters stronger social bonds and allows for better local governance and project oversight.
Safety & Security:
The lights eliminates the risks of “light poverty,” providing a secure environment that protects children at play and residents moving through the area at night.

To mark this transformation, your name (or the name of a loved one, family, or organization) will be permanently etched into the project’s history.
We will install a customized, high-durability commemorative plaque on the project site, ensuring your contribution remains visible for generations.

You may choose a dedication that fits your heart, whether it is:

“In Loving Memory of…”

“In Honour of…”

“Donated by…”

“A Gift from…”, or

Any variation you prefer.

Long after the project is complete, families will remember your name, and the community will tell the story of how clean water arrived because you cared.

Whether you are an individual, a family, or a business, this is a powerful way to build a living legacy that serves humanity every single day.

Project Timeline and Execution, Ownership, Management and Sustainability

Project Timeline and Execution

PASDO’s borehole water projects are executed within a clear and efficient timeline.

Once the full funding is received and preliminary assessments are completed, most borehole water projects are fully constructed and operational within three to six months, barring any unforeseen circumstances such as adverse weather conditions or site-specific challenges.

The project execution process begins with a transparent bidding and vendor selection process conducted by PASDO, where we invite certified and experienced vendors to submit proposals for the various components of the project, ranging from drilling and construction to installation of pumps and solar systems.

Our internal team, which includes engineers with solid technical expertise, reviews all bids thoroughly to ensure the most competent and qualified vendors are selected.

PASDO works hand-in-hand with these vendors throughout the project lifespan, maintaining close supervision and ensuring that every detail meets our rigorous quality standards.

We also engage the local community early on to secure buy-in and create a shared sense of responsibility for the project’s success.

Ownership and Management

To ensure long-term success and minimize risks associated with local disputes or mismanagement, PASDO retains ownership of the water infrastructure.

While PASDO retains ownership, we establish a collaborative management model by working closely with trusted local representatives.
Where appropriate, a local water committee is formed and trained to:

Oversee daily usage and fair access to water
Maintain cleanliness and hygiene around the facility
Monitor system performance and report any issues promptly
Support the collection and administration of minimal user fees when applicable

PASDO continues post completion monitoring and provides technical or administrative support as needed.

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of PASDO’s development philosophy.

We adopt a multi-pronged approach to ensure that each water project continues to serve the community effectively for many years.

Some of our approach includes:

Hiring competent vendors and companies with proven track records in water infrastructure, which ensures high-quality execution and long-term durability. Some of these vendors offer warranties on their workmanship, which adds another layer of reliability.
Giving preference to high-quality equipment that comes with a manufacturer’s warranty during procurement. This reduces long-term repair costs and ensures that any equipment failure within the warranty period is addressed promptly, often at no additional cost.
Giving due consideration to security around the project site. We assess potential risks and avoid areas with known high crime or conflict levels. In every location where a project is executed, PASDO works with local authorities to promote community ownership and protection of the asset.
Charging of minimal water access fee that is used to fund ongoing maintenance and repairs of the water facility. These fees are not for profit and are used solely for maintenance, repair, and management. The amount is kept very low and adjusted to the community’s economic reality.
In situations where maintenance needs exceed the revenue generated from user fees, PASDO may step in to cover costs from its internal operational budget, ensuring the water point remains functional and continues to serve the community.

Accountability and Optional Third-Party Oversight

PASDO holds donor trust in the highest regard. We document every stage of project implementation and provide:

Regular progress updates
Photos and videos
Final reports

For donors who desire third-party oversight, you may want to use EscrowLock’s PRODAS (Project Delivery Assurance Service), though that comes with an additional fee of 10% from EscrowLock.

This system offers:

Funds management through EscrowLock, so donor sends all the funds to EscrowLock instead of us.
Milestone-based release of funds to PASDO, so EscrowLock releases the funds to us in about two or three batches, with each batch expected to fund the project to a certain level.
On-ground verification before each stage disbursement, so EscrowLock’s team visits project site to ensure that previous batch of funds released have been satisfactorily used before releasing the next.
Full transparency for the donor

This provides an additional layer of accountability.

All donations and sponsorships are guided by our Terms and Conditions.

PROJECT COST: $52,000 (Fifty-two thousand United States Dollars)

This cost is for a comprehensive, well-engineered public infrastructure project designed to deliver up to 16,000-liter water supply to hundreds of grassroots on a daily basis.
To ensure project longevity, the budget includes permanent land acquisition (securing the site against future seizure or access disputes), industrial solar arrays with battery backup (to bypass unreliable power grids), durable lighting and fortified security fencing to protect the facility’s assets. This ensures your legacy remains a safe, functional, and protected community resource for over 20 years.
The amount represents the average cost of such project across the communities where we work, based on our most recent assessments.

PROJECT LOCATION

This solar-powered borehole water project shall be implemented in one of the underserved communities where PASDO works, based on a structured needs and impact assessment.
Final site selection occurs only after full project funding is secured and is guided by objective criteria, including the severity of water access challenges, population served, long-term sustainability, and projected community impact.

To ensure fairness, effectiveness, and responsible use of donor funds, sponsors do not select specific locations.
This approach allows PASDO to deploy resources where clean water access is most urgently needed and where the project can deliver the greatest lasting benefit.

Get Started with Sponsoring This Project

To sponsor a community water facility and provide a lifetime gift of clean water:

Click the Get Started button below to fill out your details, select your preferred payment method and submit.
If you are paying directly to us, you will receive PASDO’s bank account details for local or international wire transfer. We are also open to accepting crypto transfers.
If you select to use EscrowLock’s PRODAS, you will be redirected to EscrowLock’s website where you can see more information on how to proceed.

For any questions, please send us an email using the form on our contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I dedicate the community water facility to a loved one or a cause?

Yes. You can name the community water facility in memory of a loved one, in your name, your family’s name, or your organization’s. A plaque bearing your dedication will be installed at the site.

Can I choose where I want the water facility to be located?

While we appreciate and value donor input, we are generally unable to accommodate requests for water facilities to be located in specific communities.

Project locations are determined through PASDO’s needs assessment process, which is finalized once full funding for the project has been received. This process allows us to identify the community with the greatest need and where the project will deliver the highest possible impact.

How will I know my donation was used correctly?

You’ll receive regular updates, photos, and a final report with documentation. For added assurance, you can opt to use EscrowLock for independent oversight.

Can I visit the community where my sponsored community water facility was constructed?

Yes. Sponsors are encouraged to visit and may attend the commissioning ceremony of the community water facility they funded. Our team will assist in organizing your visit.

What happens if something breaks or the borehole needs repairs later?

PASDO plans for long-term maintenance. Community members contribute a small water access fee to support repair costs. PASDO also stays engaged to ensure sustainability.

PASDO encourages full project sponsorship to ensure timely and complete execution. However, if you’re unable to fund an entire community water facility project, you can still make a meaningful impact by donating to our Water Project Fund. This fund pools contributions from multiple donors to support new water projects as funds become available.

Please note: Partial sponsorships do not come with naming rights. Only full sponsors or co-sponsors of a complete project are eligible to name the project.

Yes. Friends, families, alumni groups, religious bodies, or professional networks can pool funds together to fully sponsor a community water facility. The group may choose any suitable name for the project, such as honouring a loved one who is late, celebrating a milestone, or promoting a shared cause. The name agreed upon by the group will be visibly displayed at the project site.

Absolutely. Corporate bodies, government institutions, and nonprofit organizations are welcome to sponsor water projects through PASDO. These sponsorships may be part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR), philanthropic mission, or development agenda. PASDO will ensure the sponsor receives full visibility and proper recognition at the project site and in related communications, where appropriate.

What happens if the actual cost of the project during execution exceeds the donation?

The proposed project cost is based on our most recent market survey and reflects a realistic estimate of what is required fund the project.

However, due to potential fluctuations in the cost of building materials, labor, equipment, and currency exchange, the actual cost may slightly increase by the time the funds are received and implementation begins.

If a shortfall occurs, PASDO will:

Carefully adjust the project plan based on current market realities while maintaining core project goals.
Cover the additional cost from its own organizational budget, except the donor prefers to cover the additional cost.

This approach ensures that the donor’s initial contribution still leads to successful project execution and the intended impact.

What happens if the donated amount is more than what is eventually required to complete the project?

If, after final budgeting and implementation, the total cost of the project is less than the donated amount, PASDO will promptly notify the donor with a full breakdown of expenses and the amount remaining.

Depending on the donor’s preference, the surplus may:

Be returned to the donor,
Be used to further enhance the facility—such as equipping additional wards or expanding services,
Be reserved to fund future repairs, medical restocking, or operational needs of the same facility.

Donors are given the opportunity to decide how surplus funds should be handled, and PASDO ensures full transparency and respect for their wishes.