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A borehole mechanic at work

Female mechanic in Nigeria changes the gender narrative

Societal expectations didn’t deter Sylvia Clement from becoming a borehole mechanic in Kaduna State

A boy at the tap

Nearly one third of Nigerian children do not have enough water to meet their daily needs - UNICEF

One in five children globally does not have enough water to meet their everyday needs

A woman in a wheelchair surrounded by children in her community

Getting clean water in a wheelchair

How clean water supply in a village in northern Nigeria is changing lives dramatically

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Guardian of Water

UNICEF trained her and she has been effectively coordinating the administration of water to people.

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Families who migrated in search of water finally return home

The arrival of clean, safe water has prompted the return of families to the community where villagers perceive that water-borne diseases have declined.

A mother helps her son to use a Tippy Tap set up in their home.

News note: Safe water is a right, not a privilege – for every child

69 million Nigerians do not have access to safe water

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How solar-powered water pumps are changing lives

Provision of a solar-powered water pump for the community ensures every family in Ikot Esop has access to safe water.