The Hipporoller – ingenious water roller

December 20, 2006 High resolution images added - The Hipporoller is another one of those ideas that is incredibly simple yet can make untold difference to millions of lives. Imagine waking up long before sunrise and then walking for more than two hours to the nearest river or borehole and then carrying a bucket full of water on your head all the way home - every day for the rest of your life. This hell-on-earth scenario is faced by millions every day, causing extensive personal injury and suffering with no respite. The Hipporoller carries 20 gallons of water, four times the water that one person can carry via a 20 litre bucket (5 gallons weighs nearly 42 pounds or 18.9 kilograms) and it does so without placing undue stress on the neck, arms or spine. The humanitarian project is woefully under-resourced, so if you fancy doing your bit for your fellow humans at this time-of-plenty in the Western world, you can support the Hippo Water Roller project via the Africa Foundation which is registered in the USA as a charitable organization with 501(c)3 status and hence qualifies as tax deductible. Via Treehugger

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