Clean Water: Powered By Play
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First Lady Laura Bush announced a $16.4 million investment, by the U.S. government, the MCJ Foundation and the Case Foundation, to expand the number of PlayPumpTM water pumping systems installed in sub-Sahara Africa.
The PlayPumpTM system, literally a children’s merry-go-round attached to a water pump and storage tank, will bring clean drinking water to millions of children and their families.
According to an article today on the U.S. Newswire, there are currently 700 PlayPumpTM water systems installed in southern Africa. Today’s announcement, plus other commitments from individuals, governments, foundations and companies worldwide, will more than double the number of active pumps installed throughout the region.
Read the full U.S. Newswire story here.
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