Water Projects Paani conducts needs assessments to determine the most beneficial type of well for each community. Approximately 65% of the wells built are hand pumps, 30% are deep wells, and 5% use solar power or reverse osmosis. The organization partners with local construction companies and ensures fair compensation for laborers involved in well construction. Paani relies on a number of contacts including local construction companies to build the wells, while producing jobs for the unemployed. At the completion of each well, local community members are trained on the maintenance process to ensure longevity of the wells. The organization helped 7,551 families of three tehsils of
Tharparkar district from 400 deep water wells and five solar-powered water wells in Pakistan, however across Pakistan the number is much larger.
Women's Empowerment Paani has established a Women's Center offering skills training and vocational programs. As of 2023, 40 women are undergoing training in handcrafts and sewing. The center aims to promote gender equality and enhance socio-economic well-being. In Tharparkar, Paani's solar-powered water facilities have enabled women to grow gardens, further supporting their economic independence.
Emergency Responses Paani has responded to various emergencies in Pakistan: •
2019 Earthquake in Kashmir: Distributed emergency clothing and bedding •
2020 Karachi Floods: Provided cooked meals and clean water via water tankers to affected neighborhoods •
COVID-19 pandemic: Supplied food and hygiene kits to over 4,000 families (each averaging 7 members), and $500,000 in medical supplies including ventilators, electrocardiogram machines, and cardiac monitors to health clinics in
Lahore, including the
Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute •
2022 Pakistan floods: Raised over $1.2 million for relief efforts, building water wells, constructing homes, and distributing food packages in the most affected areas == Transparency and Accountability ==