Part 11/19:
Scott presents compelling data showing that access to clean water yields tremendous economic returns—up to 8 times the initial investment—by reducing disease and freeing up women's time, enabling economic activity and educational opportunities. For example, in Nepal, water interventions caused an 82% reduction in diarrheal diseases.
He shares a specific example from Uganda: a woman named Helen who, after a well was installed in her village, could focus on family, personal hygiene, and even entrepreneurship. Her dignity and self-esteem blossomed, illustrating how water access enhances human confidence and community vitality.