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The [|Q-drum], in a nutshell, is a container to transfer water. It is used in Kenya, Namibia, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, and Angola.

The five characteristics of socially responsible product design are: 1. It is a drum that you can roll behind you, so that you don't have to carry it in your hands or on top of your head and strain a part of your body. 2. Since it has a cap on it, the content will not spill 3. It can hold up to 75L of water, which is far more than one bucket can. As previously said, it is a burden to carry a bucket or some other form of liquid-container in your own hands or head. 4. It is very durable and will roll easily. So before filling it up with water, kids can help their parents out by 'participating' in the task and dragging the drum behind them. 5. Because it is durable and will be even sturdier with water inside, people can sit on it to have a break from walking and dragging the Q-drum.

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