Mission
Water for South Sudan is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing clean, safe water and improving hygiene and sanitation practices in the rural communities of South Sudan. Founded 20 years ago by Salva Dut, a former 'Lost Boy' of Sudan, the organization has drilled over 625 wells, significantly improving the quality of life for countless South Sudanese individuals. The organization emphasizes sustainable development by employing local teams who understand the cultural and linguistic context of the communities they serve.
Basic Information
Tax-Exempt
Founded in
2005
EIN
20-0291592
Total Assets
$2.148 million
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
Showing 3 of 3 goals
At a Glance
Drilling Water Wells
Water for South Sudan drills, maintains, and restores water wells to provide clean water year-round. Each well serves between 500-1,000 people and drastically reduces the need for long walks to fetch water.
Hygiene Training
WFSS educates communities on proper hygiene practices to ensure that clean water from wells is not contaminated. These training sessions include practical demonstrations and community engagement.
Sanitation Initiatives
WFSS's sanitation program offers communities access to latrines, which helps prevent the spread of diseases and improves overall health conditions. The program also involves community participation in maintaining these facilities.
Impact Stats
625+
Wells drilled
Water Well Drilling
Since its inception, Water for South Sudan has successfully drilled over 625 wells, providing communities with access to clean water. This has drastically reduced the incidences of waterborne diseases and improved overall quality of life.
Thousands
People educated
Hygiene Education
The organization has significantly impacted community health by educating locals on proper hygiene practices, ensuring that the clean water provided by wells is not contaminated through poor hygiene.
Numerous
Sanitation facilities
Sanitation Facilities
Water for South Sudan has built sanitation facilities, including latrines, to improve community sanitation and reduce the spread of diseases.
Past Events
2023-2024 Season Recap
06/10/2024
A detailed summary of the organization's activities and achievements over the past year. The report includes financials, impact metrics, and testimonials.
Impact Reports
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
62
46
/100
Program Expense Ratio
78.70%
12
/20
Program Revenue Growth
0.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.0622
20
/20
Working Capital Ratio
0.8287
10
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 2.252M | 99.39% |
| Program Services | 0 | 0.00% |
| Investment Income | 19.66K | 0.87% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | -6.424K | -0.28% |
| Other Notable Sources | 673 | 0.03% |
| Total Revenue | 2.266M | 100.00% |
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