Staff Spotlight: Joshua Idris, Intern
This month we’re featuring one of our Water for South Sudan interns, Joshua Idris. Read on to meet Joshua and learn more about his work at our compound in Wau, South Sudan!
In Memoriam of Dut Ariik Mawien
With a heavy heart, Water for South Sudan announces the passing of Salva Dut’s father, Dut Ariik Mawien—the inspiration for Water for South Sudan’s founding in 2003.
Super Supporter Feature: Cascade Christian Junior High School
Students at Cascade Christian Junior High School in Puyallup, Washington, participated in the 2021 Iron Giraffe Challenge (IGC) and raised an astonishing $26,000.
Rotary Global Grant: Affordable WASH for Wau, South Sudan
We humbly ask for your support or partnership for an upcoming innovative and sustainable project to expand access to clean water and food.
Super Supporter Feature: A Donor Honoring George P. Burdell
This month we’re highlighting an anonymous donor who gave to Water for South Sudan in honor of George P. Burdell.
Amazing Kids Feature: Students from Clinton Middle School
Every month we profile an Amazing Kid who has gone above and beyond to support Water for South Sudan (WFSS). This month was a little different. We sat down with several seventh-grade students at Clinton Middle School in Clinton, NY, and their English Language Arts teacher, Sarah Gaetano.
Amazing Kids Feature: Ruhani from Louisiana
We recently sat down with Ruhani, a high school junior in Shreveport, Louisiana, and learned about her efforts to fund clean water.
Super Supporter Feature: Ann Forbes
As an educator and early supporter of Water for South Sudan, Ann has gone above and beyond to bring clean water to communities that need it the most. Learn about her introduction to WFSS and what inspired her to give back.
Meet our new board member, Grace Umerani!
We’re pleased to introduce the newest member of Water for South Sudan’s Board of Directors. Welcome, Grace Umerani! Originally from Nzara, South Sudan, Grace knows all too well the struggle to access clean water.
Lots of Love: For the Love of Water Event Recap
WFSS joined the virtual world and hosted our first-ever global virtual event, For the Love of Water, on Saturday, February 27.
Amazing Kids Feature: Harry from England
Every month we profile an Amazing Kid who has gone above and beyond to support Water for South Sudan (WFSS).
Friday Field Update: February 19th, 2021
Our team is hard at work on the ground in South Sudan.
Why We IGC: A Conversation with Suzy Ryan
We’re sitting down with some of our most passionately supportive educators to learn why they participate in the Iron Giraffe Challenge (IGC).
Amazing Kids Feature: Lucia from Massachusetts
Twelve-year-old Lucia was inspired to fundraise for Water for South Sudan after hearing about the organization at her temple in Massachusetts
Amazing Kids Feature: Jordan from Tennessee
Jordan Miner was first introduced to A Long Walk to Water (ALWTW) as a sixth- grade student at Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School in Massachusetts.
Staff Spotlight: Sutfa & Patricia, Interns
This month we’re featuring our two Water for South Sudan interns:
Sutfa & Patricia
Why We IGC: A Conversation with Christa Talbott
For this feature, we interviewed Christa Talbott, an educator at Lusher Charter School in New Orleans, Louisiana.