Publish at March 13 2023 Updated March 21 2024
When people have to spend several hours a day fetching water, they're not available for anything else, and usually end the task in a state of fatigue: 40 liters of water = 40 kg, sometimes carried for miles, puts you in a receptive mood for nothing more than a little rest.
Made in South Africa and designed for rural Africa, the50-liter Q Drumscan be transported by rope, are stackable, hygienic, inexpensive and contain enough water for one or two days' consumption.
The materials used are highly resistant and meet the highest standards of food compatibility. Its shape gives it considerable structural strength and, above all, makes it easier to transport than other artisanal means.
Freeing people from tedious tasks gives them more time for other things, like going to school, reading or studying.
For further information: Q Drum.co.za
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