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202190 minPGdocumentary

8.5/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Above Water

202190 minPGdocumentary

8.5/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

12-year-old Houlaye travels several kilometers each day to fetch water for her village in Niger, a task that has defined her life since birth.

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12-year-old Houlaye travels several kilometers each day to fetch water for her village in Niger, a task that has defined her life since birth.

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Aïssa Maïga

Aïssa Maïgadirector

Aïssa Maïga

Aïssa Maïgawriter

Ariane Kirtleywriter

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Twelve-year-old Houlaye walks several kilometers each day in Niger to collect water for her village. This routine task has defined life for her community, which has faced the challenge of accessing clean water for generations. As the village comes together to build a well, they aim to ease the burden of water collection. The well represents a shift towards better health and quality of life, reflecting the community's determination to create a brighter future.

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