Water for South Sudan, Inc.

Water for South Sudan, Inc. WFSS delivers sustainable quality-of-life services to and with the people of South Sudan.

Our mission is to deliver sustainable quality-of-life services to and with the people of South Sudan by efficiently providing access to clean, safe water, and improving hygiene and sanitation practices in areas of great need.

Where in the world is WFSS? Fort Worth, Texas!Today, we spent time with students and educators at Fort Worth Country Day...
10/07/2026

Where in the world is WFSS? Fort Worth, Texas!

Today, we spent time with students and educators at Fort Worth Country Day. Students shared how reading 'A Long Walk to Water,' learning about South Sudan, and participating in the Iron Giraffe Challenge shaped their worldview.

Kennedy reflected on what she learned while fundraising with her classmates: “We learned that not everything is about us. Helping others is more important, and this experience changed my perspective and even how I speak at home and with my friends.”

These are the moments that remind us what can happen when learning leads to action.

Fort Worth Country Day Alumni

Today, we’re celebrating the educators who help stories travel far beyond the page.Through "A Long Walk to Water" and th...
10/05/2026

Today, we’re celebrating the educators who help stories travel far beyond the page.

Through "A Long Walk to Water" and the Iron Giraffe Challenge, teachers have helped students learn about South Sudan, connect with the work of WFSS, and turn what they learn into action.

To every educator who has made WFSS part of your classroom: thank you.

Where in the world is WFSS?Over the next two weeks, the WFSS team is hitting the road—visiting schools, connecting with ...
10/05/2026

Where in the world is WFSS?

Over the next two weeks, the WFSS team is hitting the road—visiting schools, connecting with supporters, and sharing the work our South Sudanese team leads every day.

We’ll be taking you along with us. Any guesses where we’re headed first?

Meet Miles. 🌟After reading A Long Walk to Water, this student from British Columbia, Canada, was inspired to do somethin...
10/03/2026

Meet Miles. 🌟

After reading A Long Walk to Water, this student from British Columbia, Canada, was inspired to do something to help provide clean water in South Sudan.

So he made 34 bookmarks and sold them to raise money for Water for South Sudan.

Miles also sent us a note with his donation:
“I hope the money can help many people in South Sudan.”

One book.
One idea.
34 handmade bookmarks.
One student taking action.

Thank you Miles, for showing us that inspiration can become action — and that even one person can find a way to make a difference. 💧

Clean water starts long before the pump handle. 💧This member of our Water for South Sudan team is hand-finishing the con...
10/02/2026

Clean water starts long before the pump handle. 💧

This member of our Water for South Sudan team is hand-finishing the concrete apron around a new well — smoothing every edge so rainwater and runoff drain away from the borehole instead of pooling around it. It's slow, careful work, done in the heat, but it's what keeps a well safe to drink from for years to come.

A well isn't just a hole with a pump on top. It's this — the curbs, the slopes, the details most people never think about — built by hands that care about getting it right.

When water flows, communities grow.A completed well is more than a water source — it’s a foundation for what comes next....
09/30/2026

When water flows, communities grow.

A completed well is more than a water source — it’s a foundation for what comes next.

Reliable water means families spend less time searching for water and more time focusing on education, livelihoods, health, and daily life. It creates new opportunities for communities to grow and thrive.

Every completed project reflects a partnership between communities, local leaders, and supporters working together toward lasting change.

This is how reliable water access begins: with communities leading the way.

Student Inspiration and Global Impact: A story that reaches around the world.From South Korea to South Sudan, Salva's st...
09/29/2026

Student Inspiration and Global Impact: A story that reaches around the world.

From South Korea to South Sudan, Salva's story continues to inspire young people to think about perseverance, compassion, and the power of making a difference.

After reading A Long Walk to Water, YeongChae shared a heartfelt letter to Salva, reflecting on his journey, his commitment to helping others, and the importance of building peace across communities.

Through the Iron Giraffe Challenge (IGC), students are learning that one person's determination can inspire others to take action and help bring clean water to communities in South Sudan.

🦒 The Iron Giraffe Challenge is back! 🦒Now that we're settled into the new school year, Water for South Sudan is excited...
09/26/2026

🦒 The Iron Giraffe Challenge is back! 🦒

Now that we're settled into the new school year, Water for South Sudan is excited to remind everyone that the Iron Giraffe Challenge (IGC) has officially begun!

✅ Haven't signed up yet? Register today: https://www.waterforsouthsudan.org/igc-registration-form-2027

📋 Want to see which schools have joined this year, or access your fundraiser page? Find it here: https://www.waterforsouthsudan.org/igc-registered-schools-2026-27

👩‍🏫 Are you a teacher? Join our Teacher Affiliates Facebook group for tips, resources, and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/121378601764079/

💬 Questions or need a hand with anything? Send us a message — we're happy to help!

When was the last time you celebrated having clean water?For communities across South Sudan, water flowing close to home...
09/25/2026

When was the last time you celebrated having clean water?

For communities across South Sudan, water flowing close to home is worth celebrating. Support our Operating Season campaign and help bring reliable water to more communities.

👉 https://www.waterforsouthsudan.org/os-2026

The strongest water projects are built with communities, not simply delivered to them.But that partnership starts before...
09/24/2026

The strongest water projects are built with communities, not simply delivered to them.

But that partnership starts before the drilling team ever reaches the field.

Before the operating season begins, our teams spend 3–4 days in training on:

• Safety and security
• Child safeguarding
• Protection from exploitation and abuse
• Administrative procedures
• Mobile data collection and GPS locations
• Hygiene reporting
• Equipment procedures

This preparation helps teams arrive ready—not just to drill, but to work safely, responsibly, and effectively alongside the communities they serve.

As Pasquina, WFSS’s Program Manager, explains:
“The previous season’s challenges directly shape the next season’s budget.”

Every season builds on the lessons of the one before it.

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PO Box 25551
Rochester, NY
14625

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15853830410

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