WIPAHS
WIPAHS (World Islamic Propagation and Humanitarian Services) is an independent non governmental organization (NGO), registered as a charitable humanitarian trust in Tanzania. History. In the month of Ramadhan 1984, a group of friends got together with the sole purpose of improving the well being of the local community. This group of friends began work by distributing Islamic books, Qur'ans and learning aids to local schools and Madrasahs. The local population lived in poverty and access to many areas proved difficult. It was also very difficult for the local people to have access to clean water. This observation inspired the  idea of digging wells in remote areas, especially near mosques, Madrasahs, schools, and populated villages. The members were also forced to review their activities and decided to give special attention to the aspect of education and women. This led to the initiation of the Wali Ul Asr Education Centre (WEC). Projects. Water Program. Wipahs has dug nearly 218 shallow wells in Dar es Salaam and other regions, like Coast and Singida; providing approximately 2500 litres of drinkable water daily for 300 families. This shallow well project is carried out under the Kerbala Shallow Well Project. Medical. WIPAHS is also concerned  with the carrying out of medical projects. It has successfully done the following: Education. Under the Wali-Ul-Asr Education Centre (WEC), WIPAHS has built different learning institutions. They are: Economic upliftment. WIPAHS has initiated a scheme of creating employment and economic upliftment through provision of assets to the local community such as sewing machines and bicycles or sponsoring small-scale businesses. Apart from cash loans, WIPAHS provides sewing machines, ploughs and bicycles at subsidized costs, so as to boost income of the underprivileged members of the society. See also. Al Itrah Broadcasting Network Television