Project Overview
The Khan Younis refugee camp in Palestine is heavily populated with many houses built close to each other.

An average household consists of 8 people, placing great demand on the limited water supply.

This project will upgrade the water system and Aya water well in the Khan Younis refugee camp, which is currently inadequate for the population.

Problem / Project Background
The Khan Younis water system was not designed for such a large population and consequently water is in short supply.

Many houses suffer from water shortage for days at a time, contributing to illness and disease.

There is an urgent need to address water shortages in order to improve living conditions.

Project Goal

• Upgrade the water system in Khan Younis refugee camp

• Connect 250 homes with water pipelines

• Upgrade the Aya water well

• Create local employment (approximately 700 working days)
  
  

Project Activities
A steering committee will be formed to manage and supervise the projects. The committee will consist of:

• An Islamic Relief representative

• A Khan Younis Municipality representative

• Local Community representatives

Khan Younis Municipality will provide the architecture, design and all technical support.

Coordination between Islamic Relief and Khan Younis Municipality is intended to ensure successful completion of the projects.

It is important to consider that economic blockades may pose difficulties for the purchase of construction materials.

Beneficiaries
The project will help 10,000 refugees living in Khan Younis refugee camp, as well as 250 families. In addition the project will create job opportunities for the local population.