Family Farming Knowledge Platform

Rainwater harvesting for schools

Women and children are usually the main household collectors and users of water. Long walking distances from households to improved water sources make it difficult for them to access safe water. As a result, they resort to using inadequate and unsafe water sources, such as unprotected self-dug wells and water holes, exposing themselves to diarrhea and other infectious water borne diseases. Water tanks ensure the availability of safe water within communities, thus reducing the prevalence of infectious diseases.

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Author: Nutrition Division in FAO
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Organization: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO TECA
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Year: 2020
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Country/ies: United Republic of Tanzania
Geographical coverage: Africa
Type: Practices
Content language: English
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