Teenager invents cheap water filter that removes 99% of contaminants
Built from locally available materials, the design is being shared freely with rural communities.
Lagos, Nigeria • Source: Young Innovators
In Lagos, Nigeria, what began as a simple idea has grown into something far bigger. Neighbours, volunteers and local organisations rallied together, each adding a small part to a much larger story of hope.
"We never expected it to reach this many people," organisers told Young Innovators. "It just goes to show what's possible when a community decides to act with kindness instead of waiting for someone else."
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