Imagine carrying a 20-liter bucket (20kg) on your head for miles just to provide water for your family. This was the daily reality for many South African villagers—until the Hippo Roller changed everything. Warrick Gibbs, son of Hippo Roller founder Grant Gibbs, recently spoke to the Longmont Rotary Club about this life-changing invention. The Hippo Roller is a durable plastic drum that holds 90 liters of water and can be easily wheeled using a simple handle. "I remember playing with it throughout my youth," Warrick shared. For over 30 years, this South Africa-based social enterprise has been manufacturing and distributing Hippo Rollers with the support of sponsors and donors. Today, 65,000 Hippo Rollers are helping 650,000 people across 56 countries, delivering 2 billion liters of water annually. The Longmont Rotary Club proudly supports this effort by purchasing Hippo Rollers for communities in Botswana. Learn more by visiting their WEBSITE.
