In many of the communities we work with, families split the duties necessary to survive. Traditionally, men will earn the family’s income through agricultural or manual work, and women will collect water, cook and look after children. Providing a local source of clean water can drastically reduce the amount of time women and children need to spend collecting water, and vastly improve their health. It can also open up opportunities for women to earn an income themselves, and for children to attend school. We regularly train women in how to maintain and repair water and sanitation technologies, and how to create a management board for them. Equipping women with applicable skills and responsibilities can help towards gender equality and the realisation of their rights.