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Water Well FAQs

Water Wells

Droplets of Mercy delivers clean water solutions across eight countries: Kenya, Uganda, Sudan, Pakistan, Burundi, Palestine, Malaysia, and Yemen. Our work spans over 15 countries globally, focusing on long-term access to clean, safe water.

We offer two main types of wells: 

  • Small Hand Pumps – Starting at $1,000, these wells serve around 70-100 people.
  • Mega Community Water Wells – These large-scale projects can serve up to 10,000 people daily and cost upwards of $200,000.

For long-term, wide-reaching impact, we encourage donors to support our General Water Fund. This fund pools resources to build Mega Community Wells, which can serve entire villages. 

While these wells do not come with a personal name plaque, they give sustainable, long-term relief and help us respond where the need is greatest.

There are many factors that will affect the cost of a well:
  • Size: From hand pumps serving a few hundred to mega wells serving thousands.
  • Location: Remote or conflict-prone areas may be harder to access.
  • Terrain: Rocky or hard-to-dig land requires more effort and machinery.
  • Depth: Some areas require deeper wells to reach clean water sources.
We aim to find the most effective solution for each community.

On average, water wells take 5-6 months to complete. This includes planning, drilling, installation, and testing. In rare cases, delays can occur due to political instability or extreme water. If so, our donor support team will keep you updated throughout the process.

Yes, at Droplets of Mercy, we believe in full transparency. Once your well is complete, you’ll receive: 

  • Photos of the completed well
  • GPS coordinates of its exact location
  • Details on the number of people it serves

This depends on the type, size, and location of the well. Here’s a breakdown: 

  • Community Well in Uganda – Serves 1,100 people daily
  • Hand Pump in Pakistan – Serves ~70-100 people daily
  • Solar-Powered Well in Kenya  – Serves 250 daily
  • Community Well in Yemen – Serves 2790 daily

Dr. Yahya Hendi

Dr. Yahya Hendi is the Director for Muslim Life. He has been at Georgetown for 25 years and was the first Muslim chaplain to be hired full-time by an American university. Imam Hendi is a Public Policy Conflict Resolution Fellow at the Center for Dispute Resolution at the University of Maryland School of Law and the Maryland Judiciary’s Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office. Imam Hendi is the founder and president of Clergy Beyond Borders. He also serves as a member of the Islamic Jurisprudence Council of North America. Imam has served as an adjunct faculty member for Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and Osher’s Lifelong Learning Institute of Johns Hopkins University, Fordham University, and Hartford Seminary. Imam Hendi also taught the course Inter-religious Encounters at Georgetown University. He is passionate about environmental responsibility, racial justice, eliminating poverty, fighting against the growing sense of militarism, and empowering Muslims to reform the way they practice and understand Islam. When Imam Hendi is not talking about these topics with students, you’ll find him in the kitchen cooking Maqloobah or his other favorite dishes, grilled chicken, rice, and hummus.

Legal Disclaimer

  1. You must raise $5,000 USD or more in order to travel with Droplets of Mercy.
    • Flight and hotel will be free of charge if the $5,000 USD is raised.
  2. You must be over the age of 18 and have a valid passport legally allowed to travel.
  3. Participants must be within the US or Canada.
  4. You must sign the Droplets of Mercy travel waiver before you go.
  5. You must obtain the necessary shots required to enter into the country of travel.
  6. Travel is limited to 35 participants. If more than 35 participants raise $5,000 or more, they will be offered the next available travel opportunity.
Droplets of Mercy USA Volunteer Deployment Waiver

By participating in a volunteer deployment organized by Droplets of Mercy USA (“the Organization”),
I acknowledge and agree to the following:

1. Voluntary Participation

I understand that my participation in this humanitarian volunteer trip is entirely voluntary.
I am free to decline or withdraw from participation at any time before or during the deployment,
understanding that doing so may be at my own expense.

2. Assumption of Risk

I acknowledge that international and domestic travel, particularly in humanitarian, disaster-response,
or underserved regions, involves inherent risks. I knowingly and voluntarily assume all such risks,
whether foreseeable or unforeseeable.

3. Health & Medical Responsibility

I affirm that:

  • I am physically and mentally capable of participating in this deployment.
  • I am responsible for obtaining any required vaccinations, medications, and medical clearances.
  • I understand that medical care may be limited or unavailable during the deployment.

I agree that the Organization is not responsible for providing medical care, emergency evacuation,
or medical expenses unless explicitly stated otherwise.

4. Travel & Documentation

I am solely responsible for:

  • Valid passport, visas, and travel documents
  • Compliance with local laws and regulations
  • Meeting entry, exit, and health requirements of destination countries

The Organization is not liable for delays, denials of entry, or losses related to documentation
or travel disruptions.

5. Release of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, I release and hold harmless the Organization, its officers,
directors, employees, volunteers, partners, and agents from any and all claims, demands, damages,
or liabilities arising out of or related to my participation in the volunteer deployment, including
negligence, except where prohibited by law.

6. Insurance

I understand that the Organization does not provide health, medical, travel, evacuation, or personal
property insurance unless explicitly stated. I am encouraged to obtain appropriate insurance coverage
at my own expense.

7. Conduct & Compliance

I agree to:

  • Follow all safety guidelines and instructions provided by the Organization
  • Respect local customs, cultures, and laws
  • Conduct myself in a manner consistent with the mission and values of the Organization

Failure to comply may result in dismissal from the deployment at my own expense.

8. Governing Law

This agreement shall be governed by and interpreted according to the laws of the State/Province of
[Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

9. Acknowledgment & Agreement

I acknowledge that I have read and understood this disclaimer, had the opportunity to ask questions,
and voluntarily agree to its terms.