These women are fighting the elements to draw water from a well in Sudan. 

Constant carrying of heavy water containers (up to 40 pounds) on the head, hips, or back, has severe health implications and can cause deformities.

It is common for women to drink less water than the rest of the family so they can carry more back to their families. This is a particular problem during childbirth or menstruation when they are often unable to replenish the fluids they have lost, or clean themselves.

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One-year-old Badamassi Narauana of Niger and his mom have eaten nothing but bitter berries for two months. Lots of kids in Niger have bellyaches that make them cry.  

"Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning....They have to play with what they know to be true in order to find out more, and then they can use what they learn in new forms of play."--Fred Rogers, children’s TV personality and author. 

Hmmmmmmm.... I wonder what Mr. Rogers would say about children who don't have the word "play" in their daily lexicon. 

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