Hippo Water Rollers
In South Africa, water is life. Millions of people worldwide are forced to walk long distances on a daily basis to collect the water needed for their families. The Collette Foundation is supporting rural communities in South Africa through a partnership with Hippo Water Rollers. In most communities the water is collected from afar and carried by women in small buckets on their heads. The hard, exhausting task not only leads to injury but simply does not provide enough clean water to support their families. Hippo Water Rollers were designed to alleviate the problem. These barrel-shaped containers hold, transport and store 90 liters of water. The rollers are so easy to use, children and the elderly are able to operate a full roller over any terrain.
The use of Hippo Rollers in these remote villages allows for approximately five times the amount of water to be collected in far less time. Thus revolutionizing both the economies and daily life in these commmunities.
South Africa Task Force Update
April 2008: The Red Sox Fundraiser was a great success! The Task Force held a fundraiser to support their efforts in South Africa! The team sold tickets and transportation to an upcoming Red Sox game. Selling out in only 15 minutes the team raised over $500!
January 2008: The Kgautswane Village visit and Hippo Roller delivery was tremendous. 100 families were chosen by the village elder to receive the rollers during a ceremony held at the community center. It was an amazing experience for all who attended. The uplifting ceremony included vibrant song and dance performances by the women and children of the village as well as powerful speeches and prayers. To read more from task force member, Tracy O'Neill - CLICK HERE.
October 2007: Funding has been approved to manufacture 100 Hippo Water Rollers! These will be delivered to the rural village of Kgautswane. Located approximately two hours from the Kruger National Park, Kgautwane is home to approximately 130,000 residents. Here there is no electricity, no paved roads and the community relies upon small rivers and pools for its water collection.
