Simple solutions to complex problems

Simple solutions to complex problems.

Problems Problems everywhere ! Wonder how many of us keep utilising our energies on the problem more than the solution. Thats just an afterthought anyways after Raghav forwarded me this happening which is truly amazing..

People in chennai must be pretty aware of the water shortage problem , BUT its nothing compared to the problem the African community faces . Thousands of people die due to lack of water - there are serious hygiene , sanitation and health issues which are there because of lack of water .

And all of us in our childhood must have enjoyed the unmatched excitement and joy we had on the merry go rounds on our tuesday , thursday and saturday park evenings. Now where's the connection.. There is ...

The problem in Africa is not lack of water. Its the fact that Water is not easily available. It needs to be pumped up and that takes away resources and energy . So the problem exactly is lack of resources and energy. I remember my Maths teacher telling us once that it is important first to identify the problem properly - Most true in this case . Women and girls need to walk long distances to carry water and this takes away time and they are unable to study.

So Playpump International uses the Merry go around in parks as the energy generator to produce energy and the childern happily play and go meery go round , ignorant of the fact that this energy is used to pump up the water in pumps installed in the park . Its really amazing this one. This is a must visit - Read on more about Playpumps here

Such a simple solution to a seemingly drastic problem. Can we replicate this is the next question ? I think we need to ..

Albert Einstien had once quoted that any fool can make problems more complex. It takes a genius to move in the opposite direction, think simple and think big !

Playpumps International - Kudos to you ..