VOICED: Machine breaks the daily grind for women in Burkina Faso

In Bazoo Lane, Burkina Faso, women traditionally grind millet for hours. With new machines, this task is now quicker, providing electricity to villages. These machines, funded by aid, also support clinics, improving healthcare. Women manage the machines, reinvesting earnings into businesses, yet still face long work hours. The machines offer liberation but also extend work time, highlighting gender roles.

How have the machines changed the process of grinding millet in Bazoo Lane?

• They have significantly reduced the time required.

• They have eliminated the need for grinding.

• They have increased the time required.

• They have made the process slower.

What additional benefit do the machines provide besides grinding grain?

• They generate electricity for the villages.

• They offer free internet access.

• They offer educational programs.

• They provide clean water.

How does the electricity generated by the machines benefit the community?

• It is used for street lighting only.

• It is sold to neighboring countries.

• It powers entertainment systems.

• It supports essential services like clinics.

What role do women play in the operation of these machines?

• They are not involved at all.

• They only use the machines for personal tasks.

• They manage the machines and reinvest earnings into businesses.

• They supervise men who operate the machines.

What is a debated topic regarding the impact of these machines?

• The machines' durability.

• The degree of women's emancipation.

• The machines' cost-effectiveness.

• The machines' environmental impact.