Source: United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

Date: 22 Sep 2006

Today, Mrs. Laura Bush announced a groundbreaking Public-Private Partnership between the U.S. Government, PlayPumps International, the Case Foundation, and other public and private sector partners. This $60 million alliance will work with 10 sub-Saharan African countries to bring the benefits of clean drinking water to up to 10 million people by 2010.

The innovative PlayPump water system (www.playpumps.org) is powered by children's play. When children turn a merry-go-round wheel as they play, they pump clean water for their village - helping keep themselves and their neighbors in good health. The PlayPump was invented in Africa, is manufactured in Africa, and benefits Africans.

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Posted by pichu at September 22, 2006 3:10 PM