USAID works with community leaders to identify projects, both large and small, that will benefit the local community, including the BabTaweel water project in the Abu Khaseeb district of Basrah, Iraq. When completed, this pumping station will increase water pressure to approximately 15,000 local residents. The project was funded by community contributions ($11,000) and a grant from USAID ($29,000). USAID works in coordination with the Coalition Provisional Authority.