No Water for Pupils in Some Liberian Schools

With limited access to safe drinking water, students who can afford it are forced to buy clean water in sachets sold by street vendors. The cost can mean the difference between going to school or not.

President Sirleaf quenches the thirst of a child shortly after dedicating a water pump.

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