Friday, February 22, 2008

Solving a water supply problem can be child's play...

"Technical skill is mastery of complexity, while creativity is mastery of simplicity"
~ Erik Christopher Zeeman


MANY PROBLEMS:

  • Water supply in most African countries means walking daily to the nearest surface source, sometimes many miles away.
  • Women and girls are usually the ones responsible for this chore, underscoring the gender inequality.
  • The water is not always of good quality, leading to disease.
  • Underground wells are not always a feasible option due to cost and availability of electricity.

ONE SIMPLE SOLUTION: