Our Approach Sustainable WASH Solutions for South Sudan
Collaborative Action for Systemic Change
WASH Alliance South Sudan (WASS) tackles the root causes of water, sanitation, and hygiene challenges through a four-pillar framework.
By combining grassroots partnerships with policy advocacy, we ensure scalable, inclusive, and lasting impact.
Our Core Strategies
WASH Service Delivery
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Implement community water systems meeting national standards.
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Deploy emergency WASH solutions in crisis-affected areas.
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Promote Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) programs with culturally sensitive education and facilities.
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Strengthen school WASH infrastructure, including gender-segregated latrines and student hygiene clubs.
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Support the Boma Health Initiative through WASH-integrated community health outreach.
Capacity Building
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Train government WASH staff at county and state levels.
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Mentor community health workers on hygiene promotion and maintenance.
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Advance disability inclusion through tailored WASH facility designs and training.
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Certify local technicians to maintain water infrastructure long-term.
System Strengthening
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Update and distribute national WASH policies and guidelines.
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Equip institutions with monitoring tools for data-driven decision-making.
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Expand water supply networks to underserved regions.
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Establish maintenance protocols to extend infrastructure lifespan.
Advocacy & Partnerships
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Convene multi-sector forums linking WASH to health, education, and environment sectors.
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Advocate for increased WASH funding in national and state budgets.
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Foster private-sector partnerships for innovative solutions (e.g., water filtration tech).
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Amplify community voices in policy design and implementation.
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Why Our Approach Works
- Community-Led Solutions for Local Challenges
- Empowers communities to own their WASH future through local leadership training .
- Culturally adapted programs (e.g., MHM initiatives) ensure relevance and buy-in.
- Scalable models replicate success across counties .
- Evidence-Based, Policy-Aligned Interventions
- Grounded in South Sudan’s WASH Policy and real-time data.
- Strengthens government systems for lasting impact .
- Integrates WASH with health/education to multiply benefits.
- Partnerships That Amplify Impact
- Unites governments, NGOs, and businesses for co-designed solutions.
- Combines strengths (e.g., Amref’s health expertise + NSDO’s community reach).
- Pools resources for efficiency .