In communities the world over–on TV, in print media, and online–we hear the same advice repeatedly: Wash your hands. Hand washing and social distancing have been highlighted as the primary means of avoiding the spread of the novel coronavirus. Healthcare experts around the world recognize hand washing as a key component of a comprehensive COVID-19 […]
Water Access
Water Access Isn’t Enough
In Tanzania, a young girl returns from her trip to the local borehole well carrying the ubiquitous yellow water container on her head. She smiles, partially because there is someone here to smile at (it’s her natural reaction to people), but also because her trips for water have shortened from hours to minutes. Easy water […]