Kirtchia — 117°F in the Shade, Zero Drops of Water
Kirtchia, deep in the heart of Chad. In the dry season, temperatures soar past 117°F (47°C). Ponds evaporate. Animals die. And the villagers dig the sand with their bare hands, hoping to find muddy, often contaminated water. The village elders had lost all hope. When the Water4Chad truck made its way down the dusty tracks, … Read more