Water Filters - Egypt
Through our partnership with Global Hope Network International (GHNI), CT Trust is helping to bring clean, safe drinking water to vulnerable families in Cairo.
The Need
During a visit to Cairo in April 2025, David and Margaret met directly with local GHNI staff and women living in two densely overcrowded settlements, Ezbet El Haggana and Ezbet El Nakhl. Facing severe lack of infrastructure and poor sanitation, these communities suffer from unsafe tap water that causes widespread health issues.
Seeing the urgent need firsthand, David and Margaret set an initial goal on behalf of CT Trust to fund 100 water filters as quickly as possible—with a long-term hope to reach every household in need.
An Example of the Difference a Water Filter Can Make
Umm Amir, a woman in her sixties, faced a frightening reality. Suffering from kidney failure, her doctors gave her strict instructions: never drink unfiltered tap water. But living on a tight budget, buying a filter was impossible. Every sip of water felt like a gamble with her health.
Everything changed when a sudden knock came at her door. A local service team stood outside with a large box - a brand-new water filter. They set up the system free of charge. As clean water began to flow, tears of relief streamed down her face. It was a powerful reminder that compassion still existed.
From that day on, a simple glass of water was no longer a source of fear, but a daily symbol of safety and hope.
Project Progress
Thanks to generous donations, CT Trust fully funded the initial goal of 100 water filters, which were promptly installed in local households over the following months.
Encouraged by the rapid response, funding was secured for a second round of 100 water filters, with local installation teams getting right to work.
A milestone achieved! All 200 funded water filters are now installed and providing clean water to families. Alongside filter distribution, GHNI’s health education lessons have helped nearly 96% of families in Ezbet El Haggana gain safe sanitation access and a dramatically improved understanding of health and hygiene.
While 200 families now have safe water, the need in these settlements remains high. CT Trust continues to collect donations to supply more filters to households still waiting.
