NGO‘s South Sudan Flashcards
(18 cards)
Where is South Sudan Located?
in Northeast Africa
Problem?
Faces extreme water scarcity.
Poverty Number and percentage of water available?
Over half its 11 million people live in poverty, with only 59% having access to safe drinking water.
How many lack water?
6.3 million
What else happens and what is the risk with this?
60% practice open defecation, exacerbating disease risk.
Where is the problem and where is particularly severe?
The crisis is widespread, particularly severe in the eastern, northern, and southern regions.
How does Oxfam help with water access in South Sudan?
Repairs boreholes & chlorinates water trucks (cleaner drinking water, less disease).
Supports bicycle water vendors (improves treatment, tackles inflation-driven price hikes).
Helps 610,000 urban residents afford water (focuses on Juba).
What is Oxfam’s main focus in South Sudan?
Tackling poverty & humanitarian crises by improving water sanitation & equality.
How does Oxfam improve water access in Juba?
Repairs boreholes
- Chlorinates water trucks
- Reduces disease spread & provides cleaner drinking water
How does Oxfam support bicycle water vendors?
Improves water treatment methods
- Helps vendors combat inflation-driven price hikes
Supports 610,000 urban residents struggling to afford water
What challenges does Oxfam face in South Sudan?
Progress depends on internal funding & government support
Long-term impact needs sustained intervention
What sanitation efforts does Oxfam implement at the UN Protection of Civilians site?
Installs handwashing stations
- Promotes sanitation awareness
- Helps 28,000 displaced people avoid water contamination
What impact have Oxfam’s programs had on water access?
Increased access to improved water sources
Gradual improvements in water quality
What challenge still limits the effectiveness of Oxfam’s efforts?
Affordability remains a major barrier for many residents
What does Oxfam say is needed for long-term solutions?
Internal donor support is crucial for sustained impact
How does water scarcity impact South Sudan’s economy?
Lost income due to time spent collecting water
Lower crop yields & livestock productivity (Agriculture = 15% GDP, 80% jobs)
Water price hikes → reliance on contaminated sources → worsens poverty
What are the social effects of water scarcity?
Disease spread (cholera: 1,027 cases, infant mortality from diarrhea)
Women & girls miss education due to water collection → reinforces gender inequality
How does water scarcity harm the environment?
Poor irrigation → water depletion & desertification
Wastewater contamination → harms biodiversity
Droughts & floods → soil degradation, ecosystem collapse
