Water Crisis in the Azawak of West Africa
By: djoie
Posted: Jul 12 08
Witnessed: 613 times
Mali, Niger, West Africa
Food & health & development, Sanitation, Water
Filmed in Niger, this video shows the struggle that the people of the Azawak go through to obtain water. Their quality of life depends on the mercy of the environment; whether they live or die depends on the rain. With a shorter and shorter rainy season, finding water becomes more and more difficult. More and more people are dying.
The Azawak is a region the size of Florida, mostly in Niger and extending into Mali. 500,000 people live there, generally forgotten by their government and international agencies.
There is a saying in the Azawak, "Amman Imman, Arr Issudar, Water is Life, Milk is Hope." Before they can have hope, the people of the Azawak need water.
Development organization Amman Imman: Water is Life builds permanent and sustainable water sources, bringing water and hope to the people of the Azawak.
Find out more at http://www.waterforniger.org/
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We are working with young students as global change makers as they raise awareness and funds, collaborating to build a "Well of Love" in this region. Support this grassroots student initiative! Find out how to join by visiting the blog at http://montessori-amman-imman-project.blogspot.com/.
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