In 2023, Welthungerhilfe (WHH), under the “Stabilizing Livelihood and Promoting Resilience in Afghanistan, AFG 1260” program, sought to improve access to safe drinking water for drought-affected and vulnerable households across five northern provinces: Balkh, Jawzjan, Samangan, Kunduz, and Takhar.

To realize this goal, Shatoot was commissioned to design 25 solar-powered water supply systems, each serving between 120 and 150 households, across 25 villages. These systems were designed to provide sustainable, off-grid access to safe water for communities facing severe water shortages and unreliable power supply.

Each water system includes solar-powered boreholes, gravity-fed reservoirs, and community tap stands, providing efficient and environmentally friendly water delivery. By combining engineering excellence with community engagement, Shatoot created designs that are technically sound, socially accepted, and environmentally sustainable.