Water for Tonoumassé Beitel, Garry. creator moving image videorecording Documentary. Streaming videos. documentary film. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Documentary films. nyu 1990 monographic eng access remote 1 online resource (28 min.) During the long, dry season in the south of Togo, in West Africa, a woman's day began at 1:00 a.m. with an eight-hour trek for water. Unbeknownst to her, the water so arduously collected was contaminated. Water for Tonoumassé shows the efforts of a group of villagers to get clean water by drilling a well nearby. It chronicles the success of this project in which women played a key role. To the surprise of the village men, the women were capable of making decisions, handling money, and learning the mechanics of keeping the pump in working order. We share their joy as they celebrate when water pours forth. By taking responsibility, these women have transformed daily life, both for themselves and their families. They are able to care for their children better, and have more time to grow food. This vivid example of a development project that works is an excellent resource for exploring issues relating to women s roles in developing countries. For College; Adult audiences. general produced by Gary Beitel. English. American Film and Video Festival, 1989 Third World Studies Conference, 1989 d------ f-tg--- Artesian wells Sex role Technology Developing countries Water-supply, Rural Togo 1960- Puits artésiens Rôle selon le sexe Eau Approvisionnement rural artesian wells sex role Artesian wells Sex role Technology Water-supply, Rural Developing countries Togo Since 1960 fast Internet Access AEGMCT Filmakers Library online http://proxy.library.tamu.edu/login?url=https://www.aspresolver.com/aspresolver.asp?AVN2;1785299 ALSTP 080405 20241214204600.0 in00005607452 eng