Construction of Toilets
HEAL Foundation Pakistan
Water, Sanitation & Empowerment Projects (2021–2024)
Supported by: HPI Australia | Mr. Mark Poole | Ms. Julie Gauhgan
District Faisalabad – 71/BG, 269/GB, and 462/GB
Project Overview
HEAL Foundation launched its humanitarian journey in 2021 with a sanitation and water access project for the most deprived communities of District Faisalabad. Over three years, the Foundation successfully implemented projects in three remote and underserved areas, impacting hundreds of families through toilet construction, water pump installations, housing support, and women empowerment initiatives.
Area-Wise Project Highlights
1. Village 71/BG – Khauwana Kukaran (2021–2022)
40 Toilets & 40 Water Hand Pumps constructed.
Direct beneficiaries: 40 families
Indirect beneficiaries: 580–700 individuals
Support: Rev. Fr. Tahir Rauf & Local Development Committee (LDC)
2. Village 269/GB – Fazal-e-Haq, Dijkot (2023)
10 Toilets & 10 Water Hand Pumps for brick kiln families.
1 Toilet built in the local Catholic Church
1 Room constructed in Bari Naag Church, 265 Dijkot.
Direct beneficiaries: 10 families + church community
Donor Visit: Mr. Mark Poole (Australia) – project praised
Support: Rev. Fr. Peter Shangara O.P & Mr. Shahbaz Masih (LDC)
3. Village 462/GB – Issanagri / Badmintonabad (2024)
13 Toilets & 10 Electric Water Pumps installed.
1 Cemented House built for elderly couple (Mr. Ayub Masih, age 68).
Tailoring Center launched for 20 young girls (11-month program).
Direct WASH beneficiaries: 13 families
Indirect WASH beneficiaries: 195–225 people
Indirect benefit of training program: up to 300 people
Key Achievements
63 Toilets & 60+ Water Pumps constructed in three years.
Over 1,200 people benefited from improved sanitation and clean water.
1 cemented house built for an elderly homeless couple.
20 girls trained to escape brick kiln labor through tailoring skills.
Created lasting impact in marginalized Christian communities.
Outcomes
Improved health and hygiene conditions in remote villages.
Enhanced dignity and safety, especially for women and girls.
Built community trust, with strong parish and local partnerships.
Empowered young women with income-generating skills.
Challenges
Poor infrastructure and logistical barriers in remote areas.
Difficulty in transporting construction material to scattered houses.
Community’s extreme poverty and lack of initial awareness.
Sustainability and maintenance of facilities post-construction.
Future Plans
Expand WASH projects to new villages lacking basic sanitation.
Launch phase II of tailoring training for girls in Dijkot.
Introduce solar-powered water pumps to reduce energy costs.
Advocate for community-led maintenance teams for sustainability.
Explore microfinance support for trained girls to start home businesses.
Acknowledgement
We extend our deepest gratitude to:
Mr. Mark Poole and Ms. Julie Gauhgan
Humanitarian Project International Inc., Australia
Local Parish Priests and LDCs
Dedicated field team, especially Mr. Shahbaz Masih
