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Drilling Wells, Transforming Lives
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About South Sudan ~ 400,000+ sq. miles (slightly larger than France, slightly smaller than Texas) 8+ Million people o Many tribes and clans; largest are Dinka and Nuer o English, Arabic, hundreds of tribal languages and dialects July 2011 independence from Sudan
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Would you drink this water? What if you had no choice?
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Our Mission Water for South Sudan delivers direct, transformative and sustainable quality-of-life service to the people of South Sudan by efficiently providing access to clean, safe water and improving hygiene practices in areas of great need.
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Where We Operate Wau (Waw) WFSS Operations HQ
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Our Inspiration Salva Dut Founder, Executive Director for East African Operations, Water for South Sudan, Inc.
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What’s Been Accomplished 217 wells as of May, 2014 Over 500,000 people now access safe, fresh water Women and children have new opportunities Hygiene Education Team
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Water is just the beginning… Village life stabilizes Schools, clinics, markets spring up Women and girls have new opportunities
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Will You Help Us? Provide safe, fresh water to: Increase health, reduce sickness and deaths Empower people to improve their own lives
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Thank You ! www.waterforsouthsudan.org
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