February 2003

 Registration table at Yauiri, Nigeria.
 

Village rest stop just in the middle of the bush.

The well is deep, about 200 feet. This is the only way they can obtain water. There are no rivers, ponds or other means to obtain water during the dry season.

Well water. This water isn't safe. The mortality rate for children is 60% because the water is full of parasites and bacteria.