17 million women/children tasked with household water collection in 24 African countries
Wednesday, June 1, 2016 - 13:21
in Psychology & Sociology
Nearly 17 million women and children (mostly girls) in 24 sub-Saharan African countries are responsible for hauling water long distances to their homes, a task that takes them more than 30 minutes per trip, according to a study published today in the journal PLOS ONE.