Charities
We would like to thank all of our customers and business partners. ChickenFox gladly donates a portion of our revenue to Playpumps International (http://www.playpumps.org/
). Playpumps International makes the technology to provide villages in sub-Saharan Africa with clean water.
Did you know a child dies of a water-related illness every 15 seconds. Access to clean drinking water is critical for human survival and is an essential ingredient for improving the lives of those living in poverty in developing countries. In addition, hours of time are spent each day through the labor of hauling water to the community.
The PlayPump water system can provide easy access to clean drinking water, bring joy to children, and lead to improvements in health, education, gender equality, and economic development. Access to clean drinking water is the critical first step for addressing a wide range of health, education, gender and economic issues. With access, children and their families live longer, healthier lives.
It’s simple: Kids Play, Water Pumps! Installed near schools, the PlayPump system doubles as a water pump and a merry-go-round for children. The benefits of the PlayPump water system go beyond the obvious health benefits:
- Children are playing and staying in school instead of hauling water. While they are having fun, children are learning self-confidence and interpersonal skills. Play stimulates bodies and minds.
- Women benefit too, as they no longer risk injury from transporting heavy containers of water over great distances. They can use the time saved to better care for their children and can start work to bring additional food and income to their families.
Through our customers in 2008, we have been able to provide three classrooms of children playground equipment and clean water for drinking and hand washing. Our goal for 2009 is to provide one village with sustainable water resources.
Thank you again.
For more information, please visit http://www.playpumps.org. In addition, we encourage your individual support to this organization.