Motivation Monday – May 6, 2024

In Noungou, a water crisis plagued the community. Initially, Noungou’s 1,800 residents had to walk over five kilometers to collect water from the nearest well. These wells were old, and the water was typically unreliable and unsafe. Community members suffered from illnesses caused by waterborne diseases, disrupting their daily routines. In addition, the long walks to the wells were grueling for women, the primary water collectors. Their bodies suffered from aches and pains carrying the heavy water containers home. [read more]