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ACTNews, GAZA - Abu Ramez Baroud did not have sufficient clean water
sources. Drought occurs every year. Residents rely on clean water assistance
from humanitarian agencies or buy water.
This area,
located in northern Gaza, was the building site of Global Wakaf – ACT’s waqf
well. Since mid-August, the Waqf Well program has been under construction with
a target depth of 52 meters.
Said Mukaffiy
from the Global Humanity Response - Aksi Cepat Tanggap team explained that the
Waqf Well is needed by more than 60 families who live there. “The water sources
in Gaza are actually very polluted. This is exacerbated by the hot climate. The
residents of Abu Ramez Baroud have difficulty meeting their daily water needs,”
said Said.
In that area
also lived olive growers. They make ends meet from the garden. The meager sales
they still have to set aside to buy water.
Public Radio
International reports that since 20 years ago, 85 percent of drinking water in
Gaza has been contaminated. In 2018, they discovered the alarming fact that the
level of contamination had increased to 97 percent. In fact, consuming
contaminated water is a serious problem for health. A number of diseases such
as diarrhea, kidney disease, and stunting can be caused by consuming polluted
water.
"Those of
you who want to donate, you can visit Indonesia Dermawan website and donate via
BNI Syariah account number # 6600000346 in the name of Global Wakaf
Foundation," said Said. []
