How Far Would You Walk For Water?
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How far would you walk for water? For 12-year-old Nasra, it’s about 50 kilometres (30 miles) every single day. It’s a journey she makes every morning with other girls from her village who also share the burden of collecting water for their households. By the time she returns home, she’s either late for school or too tired and hungry to go.
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