This project target returnees, internally displaced persons and the vulnerable host community members in Yei, South Sudan. The project will provide clean water through repair of 40 boreholes. NID will train 10 technicians who will do the repair. 20 hygiene promoters and 40 water management committees comprising of 5 members each will be trained so that they disseminate messages specifically safe water handling to avoid contamination. This project will target surrounding villages of Yei town.
As a result of the war in South Sudan, many people fled as refugees while others are internally displaced. During the war, water points are destroyed. Because of the ongoing peace process, many people are returning to their areas in Yei while their water points are destroyed with high risk of contamination forcing them to drink from open water sources which cause water borne diseases. NID will repair 40 boreholes to ensure that there is clean water supply to reduce the risks diseases.
The returnees and the internally displaced persons have lost their belongings and livelihoods meaning they are not able to repair their water points. Through the repair of the 40 boreholes, the returnees, internally displaced persons and the host community will have access to clean water reducing the risks of water borne diseases like diarrhea, typhoid, cholera and dysentery which may cause death as the returnees may not have access to medical facilities. This will improve their living standard.
To ensure sustainability, NID will train 10 technicians, 20 community hygiene promoters and 40 water user committees consisting of 5 members each. Community leaders like chiefs and county authorities will be trained to ensure that there is continuous operation and maintenance of the repaired boreholes.
