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

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

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Business, Social Studies, Life Skills

6th - 7th Grade

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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.

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