Aqua-Africa employs a judicious selection process to ensure the villages they work with will benefit the most from their synthesis of aid and development. At present, the South Sudanese central government assists in identifying villages that have already taken steps toward developmental progress. As a result, the selected sites transcend tribal, linguistic, and political boundaries. We’re working towards a day when we can all help one another.
Projects
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“Build-A-Hut” Program Grows!
August 3, 2023 – Omaha, Nebraska. The 2023 Build-A-Hut STEM Summer Camp for Nebraska youth ended with a spectacular competition on the campus of the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Eight youth organizations from Douglas-Sarpy Counties, Madison County (Norfolk), and Dodge County (Fremont) participated.
Campers learned construction engineering, civil engineering, and …
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Solar Array Completed
July 26, 2023 – Maiwut, South Sudan. The construction of the solar array that supports the Village Supplier Water Tower at 7th Day Adventist Parish has been completed. The construction included welding, framing, and erection steps. Of special importance was frame location and proper tilt, ensuring that no trees or …
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PVC Pipes Arrive
July 4, 2023 – Maiwut, South Sudan. The trucks carrying PVC pipes for Maiwut’s 4 Village Supplier water systems arrived in Maiwut today, after a brief stop in Gambella and Pagak. Local laborers who are proximate to each tap stand will be hired to do the trenching for the underground …
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Dangerous Work
June 27, 2023 – Maiwut, South Sudan. Aqua-Africa’s Vendor, CRN Drilling Company, is wrapping up some very dangerous construction work, assembling the steel tank atop the 40 foot water tower. It is back-breaking manual labor, because in this remote area of East Africa there are no cranes or automated support …
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Palang Primary School
June 24, 2023 – Maiwut, South Sudan. The construction of Village Suppliers in Maiwut continues, as the 3rd tower approaches completion. The construction team received a surprise and welcome visit from the Samaritan’s Purse Team, who were well pleased with the program’s progress.
Two tap stands at Palang Primary School …
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Pipes and More
June 20, 2023 – Maiwut, South Sudan. Today, construction of the Kulong Primary School site Village Supplier began. Program Director, Mabior Acouth, has returned to Maiwut and is overseeing the effort. PVC pipes have been transported from Addis Ababa to Gambella, Ethiopia and the transport truck is awaiting customs clearance …