Build Wells, Build Futures
New wells are vessels for change, improving access to clean, fresh water for cooking, cleaning, and washing, which greatly improves health and quality of life. Join us in expanding this life-changing impact to 10 more communities this operating season.
Empowering Communities in South Sudan through Access to Clean Water
Access to clean water is essential for improving health, promoting economic development, and enhancing the quality of life. By drilling water wells, we can provide South Sudanese communities with a reliable source of safe drinking water, reducing the risk of waterborne diseases, which are a leading cause of illness and death in South Sudan. Clean water not only helps to keep people and animals healthy but also empowers communities by enabling better agricultural practices, improving hygiene, and supporting education as children no longer have to spend hours collecting water.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
Sustainability is a holistic approach. Our locally hired, 100% South Sudanese team leads all of our water, sanitation, and hygiene programs in the rural communities we serve. Speaking the languages and understanding the customs of the communities we work in means our projects are long-lasting and continue to provide communities in need with invaluable and sustainable WASH programs to create healthier and prosperous communities.
Project Totals
It all started with a Lost Boy of Sudan who just kept walking…
Water for South Sudan began when a Lost Boy from a rural village in southwestern Sudan returned home, only to find his father fighting deadly waterborne parasites.
After seeing his father’s condition, Salva decided to take matters into his own hands and help his community access better water, sanitation, and hygiene practices.
And today, we call this movement Water for South Sudan!
5 MILLION
People in South Sudan live without daily access to safe water and sanitation services.
3.7 MILES
Children, often girls, spend their days walking for water. They walk an average of 3.7 miles per trip. Sometimes they make multiple trips to obtain water, carrying up to 40 pounds (18 kgs) of water each time.
10 PERCENT
of people in South Sudan have access to basic sanitation services
Watering the Seeds of Change
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Water Wells
We help drill, maintain, and restore water wells so the people in South Sudan have access to clean water all year-round.
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Hygiene
We make sure to educate communities about hygiene so that the clean water from existing wells doesn’t get contaminated due to poor hygiene practices.
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Sanitation
Our sanitation program makes sure people have access to latrines so communities can prevent the spread of diseases.
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