HIGHLIGHTS
EFFICIENT & APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY: The Hippo Water Roller carries 90 litres (24 gallons) of water inside a rolling BROAD-BASED SOCIAL IMPACT: Some of the Social Impact Benefits experienced:
Reduces the suffering caused by carrying heavy loads GLOBAL REACH: The Hippo Water Roller Project seeks to help reduce the global burden of limited access QUALITY & DURABILITY: The Hippo roller was specifically designed for use in tough rural conditions.
It has a DESIGN AWARDS & RECOGNITION: The SABS Design Institute awarded the Hippo Water Roller the Cullinan Award (Industrial Category) OTHER USES: The Hippo roller can be transformed into a mobile shop for informal traders and
The Project aims to alleviate the daily struggle endured by women & children by helping them improve their ability to transport much more water, much more easily and in less time from water points that are often located far from their homes...
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Communities in Need
Too many communities do not have sufficient access to water -
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Social Impact
Benefit to the community is immediate and far-reaching
Global Water Crisis
1 Billion people
- Without adequate access to water
- People have to carry water home
- Water points are far from home
- Mostly women and children
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Simple Solution
Government Approved
- "Appropriate innovative technology"
- Reduces traffic to and from water sources
- Reduces spinal, back and hand injuries
Social Impact
Benefit is immediate
- Most benefits are immediate
- Reduces suffering caused by heavy loads
- Empowers women and children
- Improves hygiene and health
- Saves time every day
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Hippo Water Roller Presentation Format: PDF | Size: 3.5 MB | Date: 2014
