Relief For Refugees
February 13, 2014
Refugees from the South Sudan have poured into overcrowded camps seeking escape from escalating violence.
Since its establishment in 2011, South Sudan has lacked safe water access for roughly 50% of its population. This is a daily struggle further escalated by the migration of so many seeking security. Without safe water access, conditions in refugee camps can lead to rampant sickness. We know that safe water will prevent outbreaks of preventable waterborne illnesses and we hope it will also restore hope to so many who have lost everything.
Water Missions International Uganda has experience working in refugee camps to bring safe water to those who’ve fled to escape violence in other countries. Last year, our staff worked with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to bring safe water to more than 30,000 refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
South Sudanese refugees line up to collect unsafe water in this refugee camp.
We will keep you updated as we work to bring much needed relief to those affected by this humanitarian crisis. If you would like to support the work of Water Missions International, please consider making a donation here.
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