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The hidden brick makers of Botri (Part 2)

8th June 2016 - By Becky Sindall

Having discovered that the brick-making community at Botri were not considered by the local residents when they talked about drowning and that they were potentially at much higher risk of drowning because of their increased exposure to water, we decided to see if we could find out more. We went to see the brick-making process Read More

The hidden brick makers of Botri (Part 1)

18th May 2016 - By Becky Sindall

Whilst working with the people of Botri to create a community risk map related to drowning, we sat down to speak with one of the village leaders. He explained to us what happens when people drown in the Nile at Botri; who the death is reported to (nobody unless the Civil Defence has to be Read More

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