Drilling wells is not enough. The average African woman spends 6 hours walking 4 miles for her family’s water. Dirty water is the biggest killer on earth so it’s great that many groups are drilling wells. Unfortunately, the wells don’t last long before needing maintenance (25-30% in the first year). Repair costs are low but 95% of wells are never revisited after drilling. About half of all wells aren’t working. As a village women commented, “They only serve to remind us that we can never escape poverty.” Funded by the women who will benefit, Cheetah has a warranty service model to maintain wells at a very low cost.]]>
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