“In Africa the amount of time spent transporting water is estimated to be 40 billion hours. That’s billion with a “b” per person about 26% of people’s time is spent carrying water… and those people are mostly female. If the time spent going back to get water exceeds 30 minutes, studies have shown that the amount of water transported is not adequate to their needs. Which means that using water for washing often is sacrificed as the lowest priority need behind drinking and cooking. Additionally, the more time is spent transporting water, the less time there is available for other critical tasks. Girls are also affected in other unexpected ways. Many girls do not have access to schooling because the schools lack adequate toilet facilities. Often dropping out of school after puberty when privacy becomes a critical issue.”
word to your ma.
