CITIZENS OF BASRA ARE SUFFERING FROM DISEASE AND ILLNESS AS A RESULT OF DRINKING CONTAMINATED WATER 

CAMPAIGN TO PROVIDE RELIEF FOR OUR PEOPLE SUFFERING IN BASRA

This is an Urgent Appeal for donations to support an emergency campaign to provide SAFE, DRINKING WATER for the relief of suffering of our people in Basra.

Living conditions in Basra have deteriorated drastically due to water problems in the Province. Basra Governor declared that “The water network in Basra province hasn't been upgraded in 30 years, and it overlaps with the sewage networks, which are also old and whose water flows into the Shatt al-Arab,” the region’s main source of water. In addition, most water treatment plants are not operational (due to lack of maintenance) resulting in high levels of salinity, and an increase in chemical and biological contaminants from sewage and industrial waste.

Water has been declared “unsuitable for human use.

Human rights advocates and health officials estimate that 17,000 to 18,000 residents of Basra province have been poisoned by heavily polluted and salty drinking water.  The health services provided by the Basra hospitals can hardly cater to the needs of 15% of the cases

Shakiry Charity for Social Solidarity together with Basra Citizens Care and Advice Branch will be providing logistical support and bottled water to patients in hospital and destitute families and individuals registered with the branch. 

We can only achieve this with your support.  We ask for your compassion, and generous donations to this cause.

Together let us provide water to the thirsty people of Basra.

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