Rain Water Harvesting System

In drought-prone regions, every drop counts. Rain Water Harvesting Systems help vulnerable communities collect and store rainwater, providing safe, reliable access during long dry seasons.

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Every Drop Matters in Times of Drought

In regions affected by climate change and recurring drought, rainwater can mean the difference between survival and crisis. Rain Water Harvesting Systems allow families to capture and store rainfall for daily use when rivers, wells, and lakes run dry. ARF works with communities in Somalia, Ethiopia, and Kenya to install sustainable rainwater systems that reduce water scarcity, protect health, and restore dignity.

Why That Matters:

  • Reliable Access: Captures and stores rainfall for household use.
  • Health Protection: Reduces dependence on unsafe surface water.
  • Time Saved: Less time collecting water, more time for education and livelihoods.
£200,000
Collected

Help us reach our goal of £800,000

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Your donation today can change a life.

ARF Sustainable Water Solutions

Designed with communities at heart, our water solutions deliver safe, sustainable access while strengthening resilience against drought.

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Safe Storage Systems

Durable tanks and filtration help keep harvested rainwater clean and safe.

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Climate Resilience

Harvesting rain reduces dependence on failing water sources during drought.

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Lasting Impact

Low-maintenance systems provide long-term water security for families.

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"And We have sent down blessed rain from the sky and made grow thereby gardens and grain that is harvested" (Surah Qaf 50:9)

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The Bigger Picture

Unpredictable Rainfall Is Fueling Water Crisis:

 

  • Across sub-Saharan Africa, rainfall variability has increased by over 20–30% in recent decades due to climate change.
  • In Somalia, more than 50% of the population faces acute water stress during prolonged dry seasons.
  • Repeated droughts have left 1 in 3 households relying on unsafe or unreliable water sources.

 

 

WHAT YOU CAN DO

What Your Sponsorship
Achieves

Your support transforms rainfall into lasting access to clean water.

Household System

£150

Household System

Provides a rainwater harvesting system for one family

£500

Shared Storage

Supports a communal water storage solution

Shared Storage
Village Solution

£1,500

Village Solution

Funds a large-scale system serving an entire community

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