South Sudan: Reducing the vulnerability of IDPs and their host communities

Malteser International continuosly adapts its programs to the rapidly changing emergency situation in Wau town. By drilling wells in the city and distributing hygiene kits, we aim to fight the spread of water-borne diseases while improving the health and wellbeing of everyone in the community. Our school meal project combines hygiene and nutrition trainings to ensure that children eat at least one warm, nutritious meal every day at school. These meals also function as an incentive for parents to send their children to school, especially girls.

• Improved food and nutrition security of particularly vulnerable household
• Better access to water and sanitation
• Improved food security and hygiene for primary school children
• Increased enrolment and retention rates in schools, especially for girls.

• Provision of school meals for primary schools, cooking equipment, and renovation of water access points combined with hygiene sensitisation activities and trainings
  
  
• Drilling of wells and upgrading of existing water distribution systems with solar powered hand pumps
  
  
• Fostering of community driven water management structures
  
  
• Capacity strengthening activities for community members involved in water management
  
  
• Construction of emergency latrines and other sanitary facilities
  
  
• Distribution of hygiene kits followed by training on proper use
  
  
• Distribution of water tanks
  
  
• Monthly Cash-Based Transfers (CBT) for the most vulnerable households