Red Cross restores water access for thousands in Afghanistan

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) repaired and installed 275 hand-operated water pumps in the Gulran district of Herat province, Afghanistan.

This work provided safe drinking water to 38,500 people in the area. The ICRC reported that local residents experienced fewer illnesses after the project was completed. Access to safe water remains a challenge for people in rural Afghanistan, increasing the risk of waterborne diseases.