group of eight people, mostly children, gathering water from a communal tap located on a hillside overlooking a valley in Kirumba, Democratic Republic of Congo

group of eight people, mostly children, gathering water from a communal tap located on a hillside overlooking a valley in Kirumba, Democratic Republic of Congo. The tap is a simple structure with a metal spigot and a concrete base, surrounded by numerous yellow plastic jerrycans. The people are waiting their turn to fill their containers with water. Some are sitting on the ground, while others are standing. They are all dressed in casual clothing. A young boy, dressed in red, stands to the left of the tap, while two young girls in pink shirts sit on the ground in the right foreground. A woman, dressed in a black blouse and a yellow headscarf, stands to the left of the tap, and a man in a blue and white shirt stands nearby. The area surrounding the tap is dusty and brown, with a few patches of green grass. A single tree with lush foliage is seen in the background. The image was captured in the morning, as the sun is shining brightly and casting long shadows. The hillside is covered in lush green vegetation. The scene suggests that the people are gathered to collect water for their families. The image provides a glimpse into the lives of people living in rural areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The coordinates (latitude: -0.557, longitude: 29.178) pinpoint the location in Kirumba.