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1 year ago

H-2-O (Help-2-Others)

A group of women in colourful, traditional Pakistani dress trundle along H2O's turquoise-colored water carriers in rural Pakistan.

The H2O (Help-2-Others) Solutions for Climate Action initiative addresses the urgent crisis of safe water and sanitation access in rural Pakistan, where 80% of rural women are responsible for collecting water from distant sources using heavy traditional clay pots. The H2O Wheel—a climate-smart, labor-saving 40L water-carrying device—alleviates the physical burden of water collection. It reduces the physical strain by 90% and cuts water-collection time in half, giving women more time for productive activities. Additionally, the H2O Pads are made by rural women who are trained to produce them, creating an income-generating opportunity and empowering them and their communities to manage menstruation confidently. Zoha was part of the Young Climate Prize Cycle 02 Cohort and mentored by Julia King. 

 


Speakers

Zoha Waqas
Zoha Waqas Aslam Malik
Lahore, Pakistan
Young Climate Prize Alumni

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