Swiftly flowing mountain stream with narrow footbridge, Chitral.  HWFP, Pakistan.  The footbridges are often the only way of moving between the very isolated villages in these regions.  They need regular repair because of damage by flash floods Village women washing clothes in spring water.  Non-availability of clean water is a central issue for most rural communities in developing countries.

© Swiftly flowing mountain stream with narrow footbridge. Chitral. NWFP, Pakistan. The footbridges are often the only way of moving between the very isolated villages in these regions. They need regular repair because of damage by flash floods.

© Sindh coastal zone. Pakistan. Village women washing clothes in spring water. Non-availability of clean water is a central issue for most rural communities in developing countries.