Innovation: Africa has two types of projects
Water Projects
Solar Projects
Bringing light for schools and medical centers total cost of $20,000. In rural schools Innovation: Africa brings light to all classrooms and teacher’s homes as well as desks and computers for the first time
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In the Nabilatuk district of Uganda, Ariamaoi Village is home to 3,788 residents who face numerous hardships due to their reliance on unsafe water. To access water, villagers must dig into the riverbed and wait for the sand to settle. This arduous process exposes them to a multitude of dangers and challenges. The residents of Ariamaoi Village face extensive risks while fetching water, including encounters with snakes, wild animals, and thieves. Women and girls are particularly vulnerable to crowding and rape. The water sources are heavily contaminated, shared with wildlife, and expose the community to waterborne illnesses such as typhoid, diarrhea, brucellosis, cholera, and skin rashes. Digging too deep can cause holes to collapse, posing additional physical dangers. Moreover, the lack of proper sanitation and open defecation exacerbates the contamination of their water sources. Carrying heavy jerrycans over long distances further strains the community, leading to physical exhaustion and additional health issues such as stomach pain and severe diarrhea.
In the Zomba district of Malawi, Jalifu Village is home to 3,201 people who rely on unsafe water sources for their daily needs. The responsibility of collecting water falls heavily on women and girls, who must also ensure that children are bathed, ready for school, and that there is enough water for cooking and household chores. This burden puts them at significant risk, as they often face gender-based violence both on the way to the water source and at home for being away too long. The situation becomes even more dire during the dry season, when women and girls wake up at 3 a.m. to avoid finding a dry water source. During the rainy season, the open water sources become treacherous, with strong currents and flooding that have led to dangerous incidents, including rescuing children from drowning.
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