Photograph Analysis: Scavenging Water In Sudan

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Part One: Photograph Analysis

1) What is happening in this photograph? People in Sudan are scavenging water from old and dirty puddles. This water is contaminated and could cause harm.
2) How is the water being used?
The way people are using this water is for drinking purposes which isn’t safe because the water is dirty.
3) Why is it being used this way?
The water is being used this way because people in Sudan don’t get any rain meaning that they don’t have a sustainable source of fresh drinking water
4) Would you use this water
No I would not use this water for anything because if you drank it you would get sick. If you used it for dishwashing for example all of your dishes would be dirty.
5) What in this photograph stands out for you?
The thing
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The fundraisers could be paid by either the government or people like Salva duke who donates his own money to the cause/crisis.

Option 3

Name of potential solution 3:
Dams

How does it work?
A dam works by blocking off a river valley with a large concrete wall. The area behind the wall is then flooded, creating a lake and storage site for large quantities of water. Smaller dams are often constructed on farms to catch and store rainfall that runs off the land. As well as providing water for drinking and irrigation, dams can be used to prevent flooding and generate electricity. Dam projects often employ lots of people in local areas during their construction.

How would it be implemented?
Do implement the dam it would have to be a cultural decision and it would have to be arranged by the government.

What are the restrictions?
The restrictions are that when the large area behind the dam is filled with water, any habitats, farmlands or even human settlements are likely to be flooded. People may be required to relocate from their homes.

How could it be paid for?
The dam would be paid for by the government because it is a very big project and donation would not be

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