Journey For Survival part five - construction of water pumps and pipe systems in Bangladesh.

The video discusses the importance of community participation in creating sustainable water solutions using local resources. It highlights examples from Yemen and Bangladesh, where simple technologies and local ingenuity have led to effective water supply systems. In Yemen, a community builds its own cistern and pipeline, while in Bangladesh, a muscle-powered device drills wells, reviving local industries. These efforts result in villages gaining access to clean water through locally made pumps.

Why is community participation crucial for effective water supply in rural areas?

• It reduces the cost of water supply.

• It ensures the use of advanced technology.

• It helps in understanding and utilizing local resources.

• It allows for government intervention.

What is the main advantage of the technology used by the community in Yemen?

• It is simple and uses readily available materials.

• It requires no human labor.

• It is funded by international organizations.

• It uses complex machinery.

What is the primary function of the device used in Bangladesh?

• To transport water over long distances.

• To desalinate seawater.

• To drill new wells quickly.

• To purify water.

How does the well-drilling device in Bangladesh benefit local industries?

• It increases the demand for imported goods.

• It revives a local iron foundry to cast water pumps.

• It reduces the need for local labor.

• It eliminates the need for local materials.

What is the outcome for the village after the well is capped with a locally made pump?

• The village relies on imported water.

• The village faces increased water costs.

• The village has its own supply of clean, fresh water.

• The village experiences water scarcity.