A critical item in construction is water. The nearest well to this school project was about a kilometer away. The women of the village, in some cases mothers of the students of the school, earned a very small amount of extra money by carrying water. The cistern in the background was for rainwater, suitable for drinking, a commodity too valuable to use to make mortar.
Notice that this woman is using a khanga as a carrying strap for the jerrycan, it is softer than rope and most women have one with them, so it is readily available.
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They are working so hard trying help others . I have seen that on our last time in Kenya.
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I wonder how many trips they make back and forth in a day? Everybody works! Thanks for joining in again today! I always learn so much! Do they sell those khangas at markets or anything?
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They sell them as yardage. They are essentially giant handkerchiefs. That is really their history the pre-printed handkerchief fabric was cut into larger squares that were used as wrap around skirts or to make slings for carrying babies. Eventually they started creating the larger printed designs specifically to be used as khanga. I am not well traveled in Africa but I have been told that the khanga is local to Kenya and Tanzania. We bought some as yard goods then had a local sewing school cut them and hem them. They are usually sold in pairs. the fabric is very thin. I carry a couple when I travel: they make a great lightweight night gown, tablecloth for a picnic, swim suit cover-up…
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That’s what I was thinking! They would be good to have! Very good for so many things! Cady
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We take fresh water for granted in our world. The fact that we can just turn a tap and drink it, is an everyday miracle.
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Life is really tough.. I try and remember everyday how lucky we are..
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It is very tough. We take an awful lot for granted.
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