The Centre for Rights and Development (CRD), in collaboration with UWT, implemented a project to provide clean water to rural communities in Bangladesh by installing hand pumps in areas with acute water shortages. Following approval from the NGO Affairs Bureau, CRD conducted surveys in coordination with Upazila and Union authorities to identify suitable locations for installation. Hand Pump Management Committees were formed, and caretakers were deployed to ensure proper maintenance.

In the first phase, CRD installed 10,000+ hand pumps, benefiting over 10,00,000 people, including men, women, and children.

These hand pumps have significantly improved access to clean water, reducing the risk of waterborne diseases such as diarrhea and dysentery. The project has empowered communities that previously lacked the means to install such facilities, providing a vital resource for health, hygiene, and daily sustenance.

Here is some snap shot of the project: