About Water is Basic
We train and equip women-led teams to repair broken wells across South Sudan. By 2030, every person will have access to clean water—with women leading the charge.
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Water is Basic
We train and equip women-led teams to repair broken wells across South Sudan. By 2030, every person will have access to clean water—with women leading the charge.
South Sudan Works in 1 country Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Where they work
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She Fixed 16 Wells Pregnant. Then Kept Going.Suzanna Akuol Nyeng is the first female pump mechanic in Mangok. Her community chose her. In six months she repaired 16 wells, all while pregnant. The only thing that can stop her is a missing part. Read the full story on waterisbasic.org
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Water and Why it Matters12 to 20 Miles a Day: In South Sudan, women and girls walk an average of 12 to 20 miles a day to fetch water. During the extreme dry season, this walk can stretch to 20 miles in a single day. 3 Hours... Read the full story on waterisbasic.org
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