Vocabulary
Drought
Sequia
What did Aluna's village have after digging the well?
Clean water from a water pump.
What is still a problem in many parts of the world, according to Aluna?
Many people still don’t have wells, toilets, or a place to wash their hands.
How old is Aluna?
Nearly 60 years old.
What does Aluna's daughter do for work?
She works for a water charity.
Pump
Bomba
What is the main reason why Aluna’s community needed a well?
To get clean water and avoid walking long distances.
What season did the stream often dry up in?
Summer.
Who does Aluna live with?
With her family
What does Aluna’s granddaughter want to do in the future
Help people have clean water.
Dig
Cavar
How did the lack of water affect the people in the village?
They had to walk far to get water, and sometimes the streams were dry.
What is a common cause of water shortages in Aluna's village?
Droughts.
How old was Aluna when everything changed for her community?
25 years old
What does Aluna’s community hope for the future?
They hope to help others get clean water, as many people still don’t have it.
Village
pueblo
What is a “spring” in this context?
Natural source of water, often found in the ground. Pequeño riachuelo
What was Aluna’s daily task when there was no well?
She walked to a stream to get water
Charity
Caridad