The country with the rest of the world observed "World Day for Water". In that context, Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan arranged a photo exhibition and awareness campaigns with the theme: "Safe water, Safe life". The purpose of these activities was to create awareness and understanding about the issue. Alkhidmat Foundation's photo exhibition was arranged at Alhamra Art Gallery.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Dr Saeed Elahi (Chairman Pakistan Red Crescent Society). The inauguration ceremony was attended by Syed Ehsan Ullah Waqas (Vice President Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan), Shahid Iqbal (General Secretary Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan), Anas Wahidi (President Alkhidmat Foundation Lahore), Syed Rashid Dawood (National Director clean water project, Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan), members of National Assembly, senior journalists, and a large number of students. People from all walks of life were seen at the photo exhibition.
The photographs in the exhibition conveyed the message of water-conversation and identified issues caused by the consumption of contaminated water. After the inauguration of photo exhibition, Alkhidmat Foundation arranged a walk from Alhamra Art Gallery to Punjab Assembly. The participants of the walk held placards carrying educational and inspiration messages about conserving clean drinking water. Syed Ehsan Ullah Waqas (Vice President Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan) said that almost 6.3 million people don't have access to clean drinking water in Pakistan. Due to ignorance and lack of awareness among the masses, contaminated water causes fatal diseases like diarrhoea, cholera, thyroid, jaundice, and worms. According to the latest statistics, almost 2.5 Lakh children under the age of 5 die annually due to contaminated water consumption.
Moreover, four out of every five diseases are caused by contaminated water consumption. According to the World Health Organisation, contaminated water diseases cost Pakistan's economy a hefty Rs 1.3 billion (1 Arab, 30 carore). Considering the gravity of the issue, Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan conducts awareness campaigns and works on clean water provision projects. Currently, Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan is providing clean drinking water to approximately 9 lakh and 57 thousand Pakistanis on daily basis through 28 large water filtration plants, 672 smaller water filtration plants, 1141 water-wells, 2766 hand-pumps, 33 sub-pumps, and 23 water-supply schemes. 4832 water-projects are underway.
Dr Saeed Elahi said that water is the basic human need. The government of Pakistan is taking measures to ensure better provision of clean drinking water and its work is facilitated by NGOs like Alkhidmat Foundation.
Syed Rashid Dawood said, "Safe water, safe life" is a message which invites us to understand the nature of the issue; so that we may conserve water from getting contaminated and use it wisely. Moreover, this is an opportunity for us to spread awareness about the issue, hence sharing this invaluable, indispensable resource with others Pakistanis.
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