Upper Nile State faced severe water scarcity, with many communities relying on contaminated surface water. Aging or broken boreholes exacerbated the crisis. We have drilled of 100 New Boreholes strategically sited in underserved rural and peri-urban areas, these boreholes provided over 150,000 people with year-round access to clean and safe drinking water. Drilling prioritized hydrogeological surveys to ensure water quality and sustainability. Rehabilitation of 150+ Broken Boreholes in partnership with donors and local authorities to identify non-functional water points. Restored functionality through pump repairs, casing replacements, and addressing contamination. This extended the lifespan of infrastructure by 10–15 years.
Capacity Building for Sustainability
Many water points failed due to a lack of local technical expertise and poor governance. This is addressed through several strategies, including; Training of 250+ Hand Pump MechanicsConducted 6-month apprenticeships on pump repair, spare part management, and record-keeping.Established a network of mechanics across 15 payams (sub-counties), enabling rapid response to breakdowns (average repair time reduced from 3 weeks to 3 days). Formation of 120 Water Point Management Committees (WPMCs) Trained 600+ committee members (50% women) on governance, conflict resolution, and fee collection systems. Committees ensured equitable water access, financial transparency, and community ownership, leading to a 70% reduction in water point vandalism.
Hygiene Promotion via PHAST and CHAST
Poor hygiene practices contributed to high rates of diarrheal diseases, especially among children. This is addressed through Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation Transformation (PHAST) and Children’s Hygiene and Sanitation Training (CHAST):Conducted 200+ community workshops using visual tools (e.g., problem trees, mapping) to link poor hygiene to disease. Communities constructed 800+ handwashing stations and 300+ latrines, adopting behaviors like soap use and safe waste disposal. Engaged 5,000+ schoolchildren through school hygiene programs, games, songs, and peer-to-peer learning.Triggered a ripple effect, with school children advocating for hygiene at home.
Rollout of Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS)
Open defecation rates exceeded 80% in some areas, contaminating water sources.
CLTS Triggering in Malakal, Nasir & Ulang
Facilitated 150+ community-led sessions using shock tactics (e.g., transect walks to map fecal contamination).
Distribution of 800+ latrines slaps
Open Defecation-Free (ODF) Milestones
30 villages achieved ODF status by constructing 800+ household latrines using local materials.
ODF certification involved verification by state health officials, ensuring compliance with national standards.