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Water where it is really needed

In Haiti, as it is in most parts of the world, water is more and more becoming a scarce resource in spite of the fact that the world is virtually covered with water. The world's supply of fresh water is running out. Already one person in five has no access to safe drinking water according to a BBC special report.

Many organisations and even individuals are trying to put in their share to resolve this problem. Here's an example of how it is being done in a remote area in Haiti called Paillant.

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