The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Product Placement

Charity's sale of water pumps and other devices helps impoverished Africans build successful businesses

By Nicole Wallace

Kiandutu Thika, Kenya

When Julius Karanja relied on the rains and a bucket to water his crops, all he could grow were beans, corn, and a few tomatoes.

But six years ago, Mr. Karanja bought a manually operated water pump that allows him to pull water from...

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