Hippo Rollers Flashcards
1
Q
When was the hippo roller invented
A
1991
2
Q
Who developed the hippo roller
A
Pettie Petzer and Johan Jonker
3
Q
Why was it made and how does it improve the lives of those who use it
A
It allows more access to water as it is a simple 90L drum which can be rolled across the ground and helps carry 5x more water than normal
4
Q
What is the lifespan of a hippo roller
A
8 years
5
Q
What does the hippo roller allow women and children to do
A
It allows them to make less trips to get water giving them time to go to school and work
6
Q
What is one disadvantage of the hippo roller
A
It is expensive to make and costs 90 usd to manufacture meaning that they heavily rely on donations
