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September 30, 2012
WATER FOR SOUTH SUDAN, INC.
2011/2012 FRESH WATER WELL
DRILLING REPORT
Dear Supporter of Water for South Sudan, We are most grateful to
you for your support. We thank you for your funding, your
commitment to this humanitarian endeavor as well as your
participation with Water for South Sudan, Inc. Enclosed is our
latest Drilling Report for the ’11 -’12 drilling season for Water
for South Sudan, Inc. Salva Dut is working and living in the newest
country of the world, South Sudan. Salva is joined by Ater Thiep,
Director of Field Operations. Together they are making plans and
preparations for this next drilling season. If you have any
questions, feel free to contact Christopher Moore, Board Chair at
585-383-0410 (email [email protected] ).
Again, thank you for all you do. Most sincerely,
Salva Dut Christopher A. Moore President/Executive Director
Chair
Drilling Wells,
Transforming Lives
Salva Dut, President
Christopher Moore, Chair
Don Fairman, COO
P.O. Box 25551 Rochester, NY 14625 585.383.0410 ph 585.383.0970
fax www.waterforsouthsudan.org
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Water for South Sudan, Inc. is a US 501C3 Not-for-Profit
Organization; EIN 20-0291592
Drilling Fresh Water Wells in the Republic of South Sudan
2011/2012 DRILLING REPORT FOR SEASON SEPTEMBER, 2011 to MAY,
2012
The Mission of Water for South Sudan, Inc. (WFSS) The mission of
WFSS is to assist in improving the quality of life of the people of
South Sudan. We will achieve this mission by drilling deep water
wells in towns and villages in South Sudan thereby providing safe,
clean drinking water to the people in those towns and villages.
What has WFSS accomplished to date? Thirty-three new fresh water
wells with India II hand pumps were installed this drilling season.
This brings our total wells drilled and completely functional since
2005 to 137. WFSS, in consultation with village leaders, installs
these water wells in close proximity to villages and towns, thus
affording steady, nearby sources of drinking water. Women and
children (most often girls) no longer need to walk great distances
to gather water from often dirty and disease-infested surface water
sources. Moreover, there is no longer a need to migrate yearly to
“follow the water” during the dry season. With the building of a
well, the community may have a medical clinic, school and other
important infrastructure grow within the town and village. How many
are served? The South Sudanese government census estimates that
there are 8 million people in South Sudan. WFSS estimates that each
well may provide enough clean water to meet the basic needs of as
many as 1,500 persons. The South Sudanese government estimates that
our efforts to date have provided a stable water supply for 400,000
people living in this new and fragile country. How did WFSS do in
the 2011/2012 drilling season? WFSS installed thirty-three (33) new
wells in the December, 2011 to May, 2012 drilling season. The
drilling season is defined by the dry season in South Sudan. Our
drilling goal was 35 or 40. This year we worked with only one
drilling rig. One rig, the Deep Rock Model 100, had mechanical
malfunction last year. Parts and repairs could not be obtained, so
the two work teams developed a different work plan and used only
one drilling rig. Maintenance of Existing Wells: Every year, WFSS
checks a number of previously drilled WFSS wells. A sample of
seventeen existing wells in various remote locations was selected
this year. In each location the well was in good working order and
the area showed an increase in economic development as well as
increased health of the residents. At Ahonj, WFSS staff met the
county government employee whose job is to monitor wells, know the
status of each well in his county and make repairs when necessary.
Salva Dut also reported that UNICEF is providing for any
maintenance needs for wells. WFSS wells are as sustainable as any
water system can be. How does continued unrest in South Sudan
affect the future plans of WFSS? The Republic of South Sudan’s
recent history includes many episodes of savage civil war between
the mostly Arab/Muslim north and the predominantly
Christian/animist south. Since the Republic of South Sudan was born
in July, 2011, some political issues have occurred. Today there is
relative calm. Water for South Sudan has experienced no tensions or
fighting.
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We are registered with the US Government to be notified in the
event that it learns of significant additional danger to our
drilling area. In addition, we have cultivated relationships within
the new government of the Republic of South Sudan that may assist
us in identifying potential danger. WFSS has contingency plans in
place to move operations to areas more distant from the contested
border area in the event of worsening unrest. This includes exiting
the country altogether if the need arises.
What plans does WFSS have for the upcoming 2012/2013 drilling
season? WFSS plans to install at least 30 wells in the regions of
north of Wau in the region of Bahr el Ghazal in two states: Warrap
and Western Bahr el Ghazal. These two states are identified as
areas of great need by the government.
Awards and Recognition � InterAction: June, 2011, Water for
South Sudan, Inc. attained membership with InterAction to build
additional
partnerships within South Sudan. InterAction is the largest
alliance of US-based international non-governmental organizations
(NGOs) focused on the world’s poor and most vulnerable people.
� Certification: May, 2011, Water for South Sudan, Inc. received
the newly issued Ministry of Water Resources
and Irrigation Certification from the Republic of South Sudan
(MWRI-GOSS). Water for South Sudan will work in collaboration with
the new government ministry and department that will monitor the
drilling of wells. (WFSS maintains other United States and South
Sudanese certifications to “do business” in South Sudan.)
� Rotary: In April, 2011, Salva Dut received the prestigious
Rotary International’s Service Above Self award.
▪ 2012 Brochure: The Water for South Sudan, Inc. brochure may be
downloaded:
http://www.waterforsouthsudan.org/media-information/ .
▪ Annual Report of Gifts as of September, 2011: The Annual
Report of Donors (Donors contributing $5,000
and above from 2005 to 2011) is on website at:
http://www.waterforsouthsudan.org/community-partners/ . WELLS
DRILLED IN 2011/2012 SEASON
Year Date Well #
# in Yr.
Village Location of Village
State
People Served/ Notes
Chief's name Location
2012 Jan 5 2012
105 1 Lualgol Gogrial East County
Warrap State
1700 Madut Kuel N 08 09 634 E 028 17 773
2012 Jan 27 2012
106 2 Wun Abyei Gogrial East County
Warrap State
3000 Akok Deng Akok N 08 10 132 E 028 16 271
2012 Feb 6 2012
107 3 Theou Gogrial East County
Warrap State
2000 Thiik Riiny Kero
2012 Feb, 2012
108 4 Kuoch Tonj North County
Warrap State
1200 Kuel Tong
2012 Feb 16 2012
109 5 Makuach Rual
Tonj North County
Warrap State
1000 Kuel Tong Akook
N 08 34 470 E 028 34 061
2012 Feb, 2012
110 6 Mabior Duor Tonj North County
Warrap State
800 Kon Aguer Mawien
N 08 32 804 E 028 49 964
2012 Feb 21 2012
111 7 Majok Tonj North County
Warrap State
1000 Kuol Akoon
2012 Feb 26 2012
112 8 Nyibiir Tonj North County
Warrap State
1500 Kuol Akoon N 08 36 026 E 28 53 295
2012 Feb 26 2012
113 9 Achol Paleu Tonj North County
Warrap State
2000 Mawien Mawien N 08 32 780 E 28 54 841
2012 Feb 27 2012
114 10 Roorngek Tonj North County
Warrap State
1800 Marol Akec
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2012 Feb 28 2012
115 11 Ruel Marial Tonj North County
Warrap State
1200 Tong Agok N 08 32 057 E 028 57 417
2012 Mar 2 2012
116 12 Akok Mawien
Tonj North County
Warrap State
2000 Mawien Mawien N 08 31 250 E 28 56 093
2012 Mar 5 2012
117 13 Amentnyang Tonj North County
Warrap State
1500 Deng Mawien N 08 28 834 E 028 55 044
2012 Mar 8 2012
118 14 Ahoony Tonj North County
Warrap State
500 Kuch Anguei N 08 22 982 E 029 08 392
2012 Mar 12 2012
119 15 Ariik Agek Tonj North County
Warrap State
1000 Mawien Mawien N 08 29 784 E 028 57 976
2012 Mar 13 2012
120 16 Majaklou Tonj North County
Warrap State
3000 Wol Moter Akoon
N 08 36 305 E 028 49 668
2012 Mar 16 2012
121 17 Amoukou Tonj North County
Warrap State
100 Them Anei N 08 34 378 E 028 44 451
2012 Mar 19 2012
122 18 Lilmantang Gogrial East County
Warrap State
1000 Kual Buoi N 08 32 008 E 028 27 512
2012 Mar 22 2012
123 19 Chueipuol Gogrial East County
Warrap State
2000 Mou Ngot N 08 34 623 E 028 27 151
2012 Mar 23 2012
124 20 Bokagok Gogrial East County
Warrap State
300 Madut Madut N 08 34 028 E 028 27 198
2012 Mar 27 2012
125 21 Wunachier Gogrial East County
Warrap State
3000 Longar Garang N 08 33 623 E 028 30 135
2012 Mar 29 2012
126 22 Machar Gogrial East County
Warrap State
Thiik Mayiik N 08 33 151 E 028 30 124
2012 Apr 3 2012
127 23 Lietnhom Market
Gogrial East County
Warrap State
5000 Longar Garang N 08 36 637 E 028 28 929
2012 Apr 7 2012
128 24 Wunleet Gogrial East County
Warrap State
1500 Machol Athian N 08 30 916 E 028 27 234
2012 Apr 12 2012
129 25 Mayomchol Gogrial East County
Warrap State
1500 Anei Dour N 08 26 631 E 028 25 481
2012 Apr 16 2012
130 26 Ruot Gogrial East County
Warrap State
2000 Wol Agoth N 08 24 371 E 028 27 487
2012 Apr 19 2012
131 27 Lilthieu Gogrial East County
Warrap State
1000 Akol Mangong N 08 11 956 E 028 24 373
2012 Apr 23 2012
132 28 Parieng Gogrial East County
Warrap State
2000 Geng Makuach N 08 18 297 E 028 35 679
2012 Apr 27 2012
133 29 Chueiluel Gogrial East County
Warrap State
3000 Mabior Gum N 08 15 538 E 028 35 786
2012 Apr 29 2012
134 30 Roorchol Gogrial East County
Warrap State
3000 Mabior Gum N 08 15 763 E 028 35 320
2012 May 2 2012
135 31 Alongdior Gogrial East County
Warrap State
1500 Madut Kuei N 08 10 773 E 028 17 192
2012 May 5 2012
136 32 Haijur Jur River County
Western BarEl Ghazal St
1600 Lual Unguach
N 07 43 250 E 028 02 350
2012 May, 2012
137 33 Haijur Jur River County
Western BarEl Ghazal St
1800 Lual Unguach
N 07 43 481 E 028 02 159
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The new Republic of South Sudan is the size of France or the
State of Texas.
Future drilling includes remote areas of high population with no
water resources. They are two states, Warrap and Western Bahr el
Ghazal in the region of Bahr el Ghazal, north of Wau. These two
states are identified as areas of great need by the government.
