Mothers are ferocious warriors for their families. Today, those same mothers run businesses repairing boreholes, earning enough to feed their families, pay school fees, and even lend a hand to others. These women are changing their world and our understanding of what our privilege can do to help others thrive.

The impact of the South Sudan national basketball team extends beyond the court. Their success has inspired a new generation of athletes in South Sudan, encouraging young boys and girls to pursue their dreams. The team’s achievements have brought a sense of pride and unity to a nation often marred by conflict and adversity.

In South Sudan, schools have shuttered their doors for a brief respite amidst the scorching heat that would otherwise consume their precious time. But this isn't the typical Spring Break getaway to Florida's beaches or Colorado's snowy slopes. No, it's a different kind of break – a Heat Break.

This story of Water is Basic is way bigger than clean water. It’s economic opportunity, generational transformation, women's empowerment, and hope for a nation.

That’s why I’m inviting you to keep the good going today. Your thoughtfulness will:Provide access to clean water for another 200,000 people in 2024.Encourage consistent management of our work by extremely committed staff.Ensure another group of women-led pump mechanics is trained and deployed.

I just returned from a visit with the Water is Basic team in South Sudan. We have been seeking clean water for South Sudan for years, but what is happening now is next level, and I want you to know why. During our trip, we met Michael Wol, who shared...

Since last year, we have suffered a lot here in school due to the lack of water. During that time, we released pupils early before the sun got hot because they became thirsty when they stayed until noon and had no water to drink.

A simple chain that we pay $7.80 for had broken, causing women to walk four hours to the river. Usually, this would have been the new normal for months or even years. But not now. As you can see from the picture below, women pump mechanics were on the job in less than 24 hours and had repaired another of what we hope will be 500 well repairs in 2023.

We believe the water crisis is best solved by those most impacted by it– women. Over the past two years, they have proven this to be true in South Sudan! As of World Ward Day, March 22, 2023, here are some stats about our Women’s Well Repair Initiati...

The focused team in South Sudan just completed a refreshment training with the fifteen women-led well repair teams. Sharing what is working and what is not is a great way to improve efficiency! One technician shared a story about showing up to repair...