 Water is Life…
Across the African continent, the availability of drinking water is scarce, affecting the quality of life, safety, food, health and education of billions of human beings.
Women are most affected by this crisis. More than half of the 1.2 billion people who have no access to water are women and girls. It is estimated that women and girls spend more than 8 hours each day traveling up to 15 km to transport between 15 to 20 liters of water each trip. That’s up to 60% of their day carrying heavy buckets of water on their heads.
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Empower Women – Empower a Nation…
The African Reflections Foundation(ARF) has launched a new initiative to empower women in rural Tanzania in communities where water wells are being built.
The Bucket Kit is a self-sustaining drip irrigation system ideal for communities suffering from water shortages. The irrigation system works using gravity, allowing the water to drip into the soil which provides enough moisture for a 6-row vegetable garden to feed a family and give them the opportunity to generate an income.
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The majority of placements range from hospitals, aids clinics, orphanages, and local schools throughout Tanzania.
For more information on how you can volunteer in Tanzania with African Reflections Foundation and Our Village, call Maria Pool at 518-788-8282 and ask about the Tanzania Project Today!
How Can You Help?
Proceeds from the African Reflections Store go towards funding our many ARF programs across the continent. Please visit the African Reflections online store, make a purchase, or a donation, and help empower Africa!
Each volunteer opportunity is paid for by the individual volunteers through a series of fundraising strategies. However, if you are interested in helping bring volunteers to Africa, specifically those who are in need of support, please visit our ARF donations page and make a contribution today!
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