Her mother Susheela is the head of the family. Savita has never been to school and she is responsible for looking after her siblings. Each council has 100-150 members who elect nine officers responsible for managing the programme. Through the councils, children demonstrate 'responsible citizenship' which adults then emulate. The Deccan plateau where Savita lives is very dry.
Clean water is scarce and people suffer from diseases such as cholera and diarrhoea.
Strips used to test water are treated with hydrogen sulphite which turn black if E-coli is present. Once the water is chlorinated and made safe to use, the strip goes yellow. Poverty Rwanda is one of the world's poorest countries. Education Angelique Nyirahabimana and her classmates live in a small community in southwest Rwanda. They attend primary school for half of each day.