Water Aid (case study)

• Where is the Water Aid located?


  Mostly in Africa e.g Malawi and Zambia however it can also be found in South Asia e.g Nepal
• Why did the Water Aid start?


  Not everyone had access to drinking water and 2000 children die every day due to the lack of clean water.
• What does Intermediate Technology mean?


  Low tech solution which can easily be used.
• What does Water aid do?


  A non governmental organisation that mainly installs hand pumps and wells in Africa .
• Why is the water pump good?


  Cost £2.92 each and can be easy to maintain and repair by the locals
• Name a social benefit 


  In 2023, over 570000 homes have better hygiene facilities which reduces things such as sickness.
• Name a environmental benefit 


  by creating the compost toilets, i creates fertilisers which can be used to plant and grow many things
• Name a economic benefit

  In 2016, the supporters raised over £5000000 for deliver life.
• What is a social problem?


  If there is no money to maintain the wells and hand pumps then the local people return to drinking unsafe drinking water.
• Name a economic problem


  The money raised may to reach the local people due to corruption of a government