Hippo Roller
The Hippo Roller looks like a pretty simple idea that could have a great impact on Malawians:
The innovative design allows water to be placed inside the "wheel" rather than carried above the wheel. The 90kg (200 pound) weight of water is borne on the ground resulting in an effective weight of just 10kg (22 pounds) on level ground. Children and the elderly can easily manage a full roller over most types of terrain.
The innovative design allows water to be placed inside the "wheel" rather than carried above the wheel. The 90kg (200 pound) weight of water is borne on the ground resulting in an effective weight of just 10kg (22 pounds) on level ground. Children and the elderly can easily manage a full roller over most types of terrain.
Wow. that's awesome. Combine that with this stove:
http://www.newdawnengineering.com/website/stove/singlestove/vesto/vesto1.php
And you would have a significantly improved daily life for rural women.
Also, New Dawn Engineering makes brick makers and cooking oil makers that would be a good combination with the micro-loans...
Check out these products at www.kickstart.org
They also look like a compliment to the Hippo Roller.
Love your sire. Have been reading for a while.