A PlayPump is a specifically designed “merry-go-round” that pumps water into a reservoir as the children play on it, providing a water supply to rural communities and providing children with a constructive way to use their energy. It also means community members no longer have to walk long distances to fetch water, and there are fewer incidences of water-borne diseases which keep learners away from school, affecting their education.
The Shoprite Group already supports 34 PlayPumps, which provide clean water to approximately 350,000 to 400,000 people across South Africa daily.
