6th-Grade Class Surpasses 'Iron Giraffe Challenge’ Fundraising Goal
We recently sat down with 6th-grade teacher Virginia Gammon and her class to learn more about their efforts during this year’s Iron Giraffe Challenge (IGC).
Long Time Supporter, Bonnie Lloyd, Honors Her Granddaughters
Bonnie Lloyd had just received some life-changing news when she attended a presentation from Water for South Sudan (WFSS). Her next decision would affect families in South Sudan for years to come.
Field Update
Water for South Sudan’s (WFSS) 2021-22 season is now in full swing, bringing access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services to those in need.
Announcing an Exciting New Project with UNICEF
Water for South Sudan is thrilled to announce a new partnership with UNICEF to conduct a 9-month-long project this drilling season.
Young Entrepreneur and Full-Time Student Starts Company Benefitting Vulnerable Communities
We recently sat down with Lena Harris (21), co-founder of 195essential, a company dedicated to giving back to organizations that are doing essential work locally and globally.
Global Handwashing Day Celebrated in South Sudan
Global Handwashing Day provides an opportunity to increase awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing as a way to prevent the spread of disease.
Amazing Kids Feature: Lilou from California
We recently sat down with Lilou, an Amazing Kids nominee from California.
Staff Spotlight: Joseph Nguar, Finance & Office Administrator
This month we’re featuring one of our Water for South Sudan staff members, Joseph Nguar. Read on to meet him and learn more about his work at our compound in Wau, South Sudan.
County-Wide Water Storage and Distribution Project
WFSS is so excited to share that during 2020, an anonymous family foundation generously donated $100,000 to fund a huge initiative—the Pinydit County Water Storage Project. This project provides vital access to clean water to more than 10,000 residents in South Sudan.
Amazing Kids Feature: Aaron, aka "Yum Yum," from Wisconsin
We recently sat down with Aaron, an Amazing Kids nominee from Wisconsin.
2020 "Just Keep Walking" Virtual Challenge Well Drilled
We are so excited to share these very special photos of the brand-new well drilled by the global participants of the 2020 "Just Keep Walking" Virtual Challenge!
Amazing Kids Feature: Students from FS School in ON, Canada
We received an Amazing Kids nomination for three special students so we sat down with them and their teacher from FS School in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
2020-21 Drilling Season Summary
We’re pleased to report that we have officially wrapped up another successful operating season!
10th Anniversary of South Sudan's Independence
Happy Independence Day to the people of South Sudan!
Great.com Interview: Sustainable Water & Sanitation
This series is an antidote to negative news stories that aims to shed light on organizations and experts whose work is making a positive impact on the world.
Amazing Kids Feature: The Smith Sisters
This month, we sat down with a group of three sisters from Pennsylvania, USA, who decided to forgo birthday presents and asked their family and friends to donate to Water for South Sudan instead.
Happy Father's Day from our U.S. staff members!
Happy Father's Day from our U.S. staff members!
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.