Living with Contaminated Waters: The Struggle of Rural Communities in Rwanda

In the rolling hills of rural Rwanda, water is life. It sustains families, nourishes crops, and supports livestock. But for many communities, access to safe, clean water is becoming a distant memory, as pollution from nearby industries and agriculture taints their lifeline. This is the story of those affected and their calls for change. The Source of the Problem In many parts of rural Rwanda, rivers and streams are the main sources of water. However, industrial waste and agricultural runoff have found their way into these natural resources, contaminating the…

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