Women pumping water from a hand pump, Jorhat, Assam, India, Asia

City Hall and well, Market Square, Old Town, Rzeszow, Poland, Europe

Well preserved fossils in the Messel Pit, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Camels and donkey being led from the well on desert trek, Draa Valley, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Castle of Morro (Castillo del Morro), Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Waterhole in market place, Ati, Chad, Africa

Tourist photographs well of griffins and lions by Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo in Piazza Grande, Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy

Couples dancing in park of the Temple of Heaven, Beijing, China

The well known Nirula's Restaurant, housed in an example of late Raj architecture, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi, India, Asia

Dragon Well Green Tea Plantation near Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Asia

Man using a winding machine to get water from well, kanat (qanat) irrigation system, Gashgai, Iran, Middle East

Village well, Dhariyawad, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Local boys drawing water from their well in the desert between Ounianga Kebir and Faya, northern Chad, Africa

People at well during famine in 1997, Darfur, Sudan, Africa

Couples dancing in park of the Temple of Heaven, Beijing, China

Silver Market, Taxco, colonial town well known for its silver markets, Guerrero State, Mexico, North America

Chateau de la Marthonie, XV, XVI, XVII Century architecture in historic town of St Jean de Cole, France

Well of griffins and lions, 16th Century, by Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo, in Piazza Grande in Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy

Man fetching water from well, Tori, Benin, West Africa, Africa

Villagers of the Pah Oh minority, fetching water from a well a mile and a half away, village of Pattap Poap near Inle Lake, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Jesuit Block in Alta Garcia, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Argentina, South America

The famous Painted Ladies, well maintained old Victorian houses on Alamo Square, with the skyscrapers of the Financial district beyond, San Francisco, California, United States of America, North America

Statue of well-known boy holding a fish at spa Park of Solni and Lucni Spring in the spa town of Frantiskovy Lazne, Karlovarsky Region, West Bohemia, Czech Republic, Europe

The Pak Ou caves, a well known Buddhist site and place of pilgrimage, 25km from Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Dragon Well Green Tea Plantation near Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Asia

The Dropping Well Inn in autumn, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Village well, Dhariyawad, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Stone gate in Pingyao, renowned for its well-preserved ancient city wall, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Shanxi, China, Asia

Stone gate in Pingyao, renowned for its well-preserved ancient city wall, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Shanxi, China, Asia

Local girls at a water well in Yaama, Niger, West Africa, Africa

Water well, Tamil Nadu state, India, Asia

Museum of Modern Art (Veletrzni palace), central light well, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

Dragon Well Green Tea Plantation near Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Asia

A woman draws water from a well, Lome, Togo, West Africa, Africa

Communal well, near Banjul, Gambia, West Africa, AFrica

Man and donkey at well, between Herat and Maimana, after Subzak pass, Afghanistan, Asia

Ancient farm well on edge of field, Skoura oasis, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Vegetation gowing well in the fertile soil of the volcanic caldera, Fogo (Fire), Cape Verde Islands, Africa

Two well dressed young men walking on zebra crossing with advertising posters and huge video screen in background, Shibuya, Tokyo, Honshu, Japan, Asia

The Pak Ou caves, a well known Buddhist site and place of pilgrimage, 25km from Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Well appointed woodpile, Biatowieza, Podlasie, Poland, Europe

Man fetching water from well, Tori, Benin, West Africa, Africa

Man and bull draw water from their well, Varzaneh, Iran, Middle East

Communal well, near Banjul, Gambia, West Africa, AFrica

Young girls going to the water well, Andringitra National Park, Madagascar, Africa

Water well in Africa, Lome, Togo, West Africa, Africa

Village well, Dhariyawad, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

St. Bridgets's Well, Liscannor, County Clare, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

The famous Painted Ladies, well maintained old Victorian houses on Alamo Square, with the skyscrapers of the Financial district beyond, San Francisco, California, United States of America, North America

Headquarters building showing courtyard and well, Roman settlement and fort at Vindolanda, Roman Wall south, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Northumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Women and children at well, Mbour, Thies, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Overlook of Pingyao, renowned for its well-preserved ancient city wall, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Shanxi, China, Asia

They Served Well Sheriff's Memorial, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Justizia (Justice-well), Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

Well preserved wheelhouses (communal round houses), Jarlshof historic site, South Mainland, Shetland Islands , Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

The Pak Ou caves, a well known Buddhist site and place of pilgrimage, 25km from Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Dragon Well Green Tea Plantation near Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Asia

St. Bridgets's Well, Liscannor, County Clare, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Well preserved wheelhouses (communal round houses), Jarlshof historic site, South Mainland, Shetland Islands , Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Woman getting water from a cistern, Popenguine, Thies, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Water well in Africa, Lome, Togo, West Africa, Africa

Mary's well, Nazareth, Galilee, Israel, Middle East

Water well in Africa, Lome, Togo, West Africa, Africa

Water well in Africa, Lome, Togo, West Africa, Africa

Radda, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Well at la Benite Fontaine sanctuary, La Roche-sur-Foron, Haute Savoie, France, Europe

Horse milk is sprinkled into the four directions, as offerings to the nature spirits of the area, the sadak, or ?owners Of the earth.? Sometimes vodka is used instead, or as well. Milk is sacred to the mongol shamans, who believe that life on earth is descended from beings who originally came here on winged horses. Here two young female shamans make the offering in a ritual manner. Countryside mongols make this offering every morning on waking up; they usually also offer smoke, that the wind carries around the world as a prayer for harmony and prosperity. 13th century national park, tov province, mongolia. 13th century national park comprises chinggis khan's giant statue museum and live museum "town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of ulaanbaatar in area of erdene zuu of tov province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road. In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of mongols, who were lived in powerful mongol empire?s Period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler marco polo and william rubruck felt once upon time

Large goanna at Pebbly Beach, well-known for its tame wildlife, Murramarang National Park, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Large goanna at Pebbly Beach, well-known for its tame wildlife, Murramarang National Park, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Large goanna at Pebbly Beach, well-known for its tame wildlife, Murramarang National Park, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Horse milk is sprinkled into the four directions, as offerings to the nature spirits of the area, the sadak, or ?owners Of the earth.? Sometimes vodka is used instead, or as well. Milk is sacred to the mongol shamans, who believe that life on earth is descended from beings who originally came here on winged horses. Here two young female shamans make the offering in a ritual manner. Countryside mongols make this offering every morning on waking up; they usually also offer smoke, that the wind carries around the world as a prayer for harmony and prosperity. 13th century national park, tov province, mongolia. 13th century national park comprises chinggis khan's giant statue museum and live museum "town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of ulaanbaatar in area of erdene zuu of tov province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road. In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of mongols, who were lived in powerful mongol empire?s Period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler marco polo and william rubruck felt once upon time

Aside from a life of simplicity focus on divine, many sadhus engage in a diverse array of practices both internal external in order to attain higher states of awareness consciousness. This sadhu chosen hatha yoga shows results--a well-disciplined, strong body--while holding kukkuta asana, or cock posture. India

Horse milk is sprinkled into the four directions, as offerings to the nature spirits of the area, the sadak, or ?owners Of the earth.? Sometimes vodka is used instead, or as well. Milk is sacred to the mongol shamans, who believe that life on earth is descended from beings who originally came here on winged horses. Here two young female shamans make the offering in a ritual manner. Countryside mongols make this offering every morning on waking up; they usually also offer smoke, that the wind carries around the world as a prayer for harmony and prosperity. 13th century national park, tov province, mongolia. 13th century national park comprises chinggis khan's giant statue museum and live museum "town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of ulaanbaatar in area of erdene zuu of tov province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road. In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of mongols, who were lived in powerful mongol empire?s Period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler marco polo and william rubruck felt once upon time

Rhomboid design with demon's face in the well-preserved murals at this adobe brick temple pyramid of the Moche people (100BC-AD850) in the desert north, Huaca de la Luna, Trujillo, Peru, South America

Hand's Well, Well Dressing commemorating the First World War, Tissington, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Hand's Well, Well Dressing commemorating the First World War, Tissington, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Syria, West Desert, Deir Ez Zor, An Oil Well At Works Near The Iraqi Border

Caribbean, West Indies, Barbados, Sugar Cane Fields And Oil Well At Work

French Polynesia, Marquesas Archipelago, Hiva-Oa Island, At Uona Village, Close Up Of Glass Syringe And Opium Flask Found In Painter Paul Gauguin Well (2001)

Eyl is a town in somalias puntland state. The prominent clan in eyl district are yonis idiris, a sub-clan of isse mahamud, which in turn is a sub-clan of majeerteen. Eyl is near the hafun peninsula, the location of most of somalias casualties from the 2004 indian ocean tsunami., the tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Vietnam community water purifying project in village of tam phu, tam pinh district in vinh long province. previously the community would take water directly from a canal, for drinking. thanks to this project, they now have safe drining water. fran thi bich ngoc and her child vo truong vy, taking safe drinking water from a faucet in their home

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Burundi man drinking water from a standpipe, gitera.

Indonesia laboratory testing drinking water. Photograph taken in meulaboh, aceh province -december 2006, 2 years after tsunami of december 26th 2004 devastated much of coastal region. Taken to illustrate reconstruction work projects of (catholic relief services) of sponsored photo tour. terchnician : every house well gets tested. Unicef originally helped up to support other ngos in area, helps staff salaries provides us with equipment. coordinates activities with local government. water in local wells is quite contaminated, especially with arsenic, as well as nitrates, nitrites, iron, manganese fluoride. water became salinated after tsunami. We test here both water from shallow deep wells

India. Pilgrimage to malayattoor, a hill which saint thomas the apostle is believed to have climbed around 55 ad, leaving his footprints at the top. It is a major pilgrim centre for christians as well as hindus and moslems, who believe the trip can cure them of physical and mental disease. Kerala. Statue of thomas in the lower church

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Horse milk is sprinkled into the four directions, as offerings to the nature spirits of the area, the sadak, or ?owners Of the earth.? Sometimes vodka is used instead, or as well. Milk is sacred to the mongol shamans, who believe that life on earth is descended from beings who originally came here on winged horses. Here two young female shamans make the offering in a ritual manner. Countryside mongols make this offering every morning on waking up; they usually also offer smoke, that the wind carries around the world as a prayer for harmony and prosperity. 13th century national park, tov province, mongolia. 13th century national park comprises chinggis khan's giant statue museum and live museum "town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of ulaanbaatar in area of erdene zuu of tov province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road. In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of mongols, who were lived in powerful mongol empire?s Period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler marco polo and william rubruck felt once upon time

Eyl is a town in somalias puntland state. The prominent clan in eyl district are yonis idiris, a sub-clan of isse mahamud, which in turn is a sub-clan of majeerteen. Eyl is near the hafun peninsula, the location of most of somalias casualties from the 2004 indian ocean tsunami., the tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Eyl is a town in somalias puntland state. The prominent clan in eyl district are yonis idiris, a sub-clan of isse mahamud, which in turn is a sub-clan of majeerteen. Eyl is near the hafun peninsula, the location of most of somalias casualties from the 2004 indian ocean tsunami., the tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated, /shark fishing is main source of income for many of the somalis fishermen. sharks skin drying in eyl

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

Hardest hit was a 650 kilometers stretch of the somali coastline between garacad (mudung region) and xaafuun (bari region), which forms part of the puntland province near the horn of africa. The tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated

BOLIVIA Visiting the farm of Wilfredo Castro, his wife Vicencia Choque and uncle Manuel Villalobes in Colonia 7 Estrellas, near Caranavi. They are exemplary benefeciaries of the FUNDAWI project, gropwing many kinds of aromatic and medicinal herbs, as well as the usual food crops such as maize, beans, fruit and vegetables, ertc. Their cash crop is coffee. Originally from La Paz and the Alti Plano, they have lived in the yngas for over 20 years as successful farmers. Daniel Tarqui (red and blue shirt), FUNDAWI technician, and Delia Cruz Condori (left) giving advice