# Sponsor A Hippo Roller For An African Community Hippo Roller Project By IdeaMan | Published 2008-02-22 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hippo-roller-project-sponsor-a-hippo-roller-for-an-african-community References: [projecthdesign](http://www.projecthdesign.com/) What is a Hippo Roller? It's a simple, yet great idea to help those in developing countries who must [carry safe water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-water-bottles) to their homes. The Hippo Roller is basically a [plastic barrel with a handle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drum-handler). The barrel can be filled with clean water, then rolled back to the village or home. The barrel, or "roller" can hold as much as 5 times the amount that can be carried using traditional methods, and since it is [rolled along the ground](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ozmo-roller-mop) instead of being carried, can reduce the risk of long term injuries. As of this writing, 26 rollers have been funded, over halfway to the goal of 50 by April. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Water Transportation Solutions:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating more efficient and sustainable methods of transporting water in developing countries. - **Sustainable Technologies for Developing Countries:** Developing and implementing sustainable technologies can greatly improve the quality of life for communities in need. - **Social Impact Fundraising:** Innovative approaches to fundraising, such as sponsoring specific projects like the Hippo Roller, can create a direct and measurable social impact. ### Where This Applies - **Water and Sanitation Solutions:** Companies and organizations in the water and sanitation industry can explore disruptive innovations to provide more accessible and efficient water solutions. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry has the potential to develop technologies that power sustainable water transportation solutions in developing countries. - **Non-profit and Social Impact:** Non-profit organizations and social impact initiatives can leverage innovative fundraising approaches to create positive change and support community development projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hygienic Hippo Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confessions-of-moo-deng.md) - [Clean Water Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deepwater-well.md) - [River Cleanup-Supporting Cooler Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rivers-are-life.md) - [Clean Water CSR Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/give-water-give-health.md) - [Charitable Anniversary Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterbabies.md) - [Water-Activated Book Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dehydrating-book.md) - [Regional Wheelchair-Providing Organizations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobility-ethiopia.md) - [Pump-Integrated Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-bottle.md) - [Research-Backed Animal-Shaped Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toddler-collection.md)