Crisis in Southern Sudan
GAiN has been involved in the Darfur region of Sudan since 2004. In 2006, a critical need was identified in Southern Sudan, in the provinces of Western Equatoria and Bahr Al Jebel.
The government of Southern Sudan faces the daunting task of building up this devastated country which has been in a state of war for 41 of the last 50 years. The most basic of services are missing or unreliable; water, food, permanent shelter, roads, infrastructure, and agriculture; to say nothing of addressing the deep mental and emotional wounds of the Sudanese survivors themselves, including children, most of whom have witnessed physical maiming, torturing, and killing of neighbours, friends, or family.
It is widely reported that over half of the water pumps in Southern Sudan no longer work and only 25% of the population has access to safe drinking water. It estimates 15,000 to 20,000 water wells will be needed in the next few years. We are partnering with a relief organization with much experience in Southern Sudan, to combine our strengths in feeding people and drilling water wells. Please read further about their needs and the most recent report.
As of March 1st, 2012, 72 wells have been drilled giving fresh, clean water to 72,000 people.
