"appropriate technology for improved access to water"
Traditional methods of collecting water include carrying heavy 20 litre – 5 gallon buckets on the head.
Over time these heavy loads place an enormous strain on the skeletal frame, causing long-term damage and premature ageing.
This daily burden is significantly reduced by using appropriate technology like the Hippo Water Roller which is able to carry 4 times the amount of one bucket with less effort.
"In just one day, more than 200 million hours of women’s time is consumed for the most basic of human needs — collecting water for domestic use."1
Imagine waking up long before sunrise and then walking for more than two hours to the nearest river or borehole and then carrying a bucket full of water on your head all the way home!
Now imagine you are a woman or a young child and it is your responsibility to carry this heavy bucket of water every day of your life!
Sounds melodramatic? This is a reality for millions of women and children around the world who do not have access to fresh water on tap.
Many millions of people worldwide, mostly women and children, are forced to walk long distances on a daily basis to collect their water requirements for the day.
