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The Haunted Well Mengo Hospital, near Kampala, have recently identified three wells in nearby villages, that they would like to ‘protect’. These are 15 feet or so in diameter and look like stagnant ponds, although they are fed by underwater springs. They provide the only source of water for many local people, but are constantly being polluted by animals and humans.
Resource Type: Articles
Action in low-income communities by Professor John Pickford of the Water, Engineering and Development Centre at Loughborough University of Technology.
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By Richard Franceys. The provision of clean water for drinking, and the safe disposal of human waste, are vital for human health. The Director-General of the World Health Organisation has said that the number of water taps per 1,000 persons is a better indication of health in a country than the number of hospital beds.
Resource Type: Articles
Many of the ideas which Richard Franceys has suggested for involving children in improving water supplies and sanitation, could also be adapted to be used with agricultural work.
Resource Type: Magazine
How to make the most of limited water resources to improve agriculture and health
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Water tanks store rainwater from roofs. Tanks made of ferro-cement are fairly cheap, simple to make and easy to repair.
Resource Type: Bible studies
In this issue we have been looking at water. In the Bible, water is used as a symbol to show several different aspects of God’s power.
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By Richard Franceys. We tend to expect that water schemes to make cleaner water more easily available will be welcomed by all. But all too often they may not work out as planned. There are many things to consider before introducing changes to water supplies which may have remained little changed for generations. Collecting water may provide many women with a meeting place. In societies where it is the younger women who collect the water, the water hole may even be the main centre for ...
Resource Type: Articles
Growing vegetables in dry conditions – in areas of low rainfall or during the dry season – can present problems. Because of this, local production is usually low and the market value is high. Try vegetables such as tomatoes, kale, onions, and suitable local crops. Here are some tips for growing vegetables when water is scarce. The diagrams show all the different stages.
Resource Type: Articles
1. The 3 pot system This is a very simple system for providing cleaner water. It will not provide pure water, but some of the diseases will be removed.
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