Innovative Solutions
Simple and innovative solutions that are improving living conditions for the world's poor.
Ceramic Water Purifier
The CWP eliminates 99.88% of water born
diseases and only cost $15.
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PlayPumps
Children play. Water pumps. A merry-go-round is installed above a
well and as children play they pump water into a tank.
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HotPot Solar Ovens
Using the power of the sun Hotpot
ovens provide families with an
inexpensive way to cook meals.
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Plumpynut
Plumpynut is a simple, yet ground-breaking
substance that in 2-4 weeks transforms a
malnourished toddler from near death to healthy.
Plumpynut contains 500 calories of peanut butter,
milk, vitamins and minerals in a past
e form.
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The Uhuru Ambulance
In many remote regions lack of effective transportation to
a hospital or clinic results in death. The Uhuru is a cost
effective way for poor, rural communities to transport the
sick.
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Adjustable Eyeglasses
Invented by British inventor Josh Silver,
adjustable prescription eyeglasses give the
wearer perfect vision without the need for
an optometrist.
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One Laptop per Child
The XO laptop is a low-cost,
ruggedized laptop designed for children
in the developing world.  
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The Hippo
The Hippo Water Roller is a tool designed to transport up
to 24-gallons of water more easily and efficiently than
possible using traditional methods.
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Bed Nets
Insecticide-treated bed nets to sleep under ward off the mosquitoes that
are responsible for causing Malaria.
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