Kassim Dijbril - Parakou, Benin Photo: Rohanna Mertens for ACCION International

The Multi Functional Rural Fuel Platform is fitted with a water pump, so that water can be pumped into the village by the MFRFP and distributed to the people living in the rural community. The MFRFP's water pump is a critical help for bringing water into villages and alleviating the back breaking work of carrying water from well to homes.

Why Water Pumps?

Over 1.1 billion people worldwide or 20% of the world population must walk more than one kilometer to find water. This means that many hours are spent, mainly by women, carrying water from rivers and village wells.