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We often take it for granted that a cool glass of refreshing
water is available to us whenever we feel thirsty. However, in some parts of
the world, this is not the case.
This video shows clearly what access to water means to many
villages in Africa and other developing parts of the world. Safe water and
sanitation close to people’s homes bring far reaching and wide ranging benefits
which extend way beyond the expected improvements to health and the reduction
in time spent collecting water. This
can ultimatley mean children are able to spend more time in school, increased
education, particularly of girls, is accepted as a key means of breaking the
cycle of poverty.
The benefits extend
over all areas of peoples lives – from health and schooling through to work and
income generating activities, better family and community relations and
improved nutrition.
Communities have
reported the following benefits arising from water, sanitation projects:
·
Fewer
deaths from water-related diseases
·
Better
health
·
Less
money spent on medical treatment
·
More
time
·
Less
fatigue
·
Empowerment
of women and marginalised groups
·
More
schooling
·
More
teachers accepting positions in schools
·
More
farming
·
Better
diet
·
Increase
in family income
·
Less
money spent on water from vendors
·
Families
being able to spend more time together
·
Cleaner
living environment
·
Better
housing
·
More
family planning
·
Ability
to plan for the future
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