Improving access to drinking water in crisis situations in South Sudan
Facilitating the supply of drinking water by humanitarian workers in emergency situations (refugee camps, natural disasters, conflict zones, etc.)
Location of the mission
South Sudan
Date of the project
2021-2024
Beneficiaries
1500 people
Partners
Solidarités International
Context & issues
For years, South Sudan has been facing major challenges, particularly internal conflicts, and also humanitarian and economic problems. Clashes between various armed groups and the government, as well as ethnic tensions, have contributed to instability in the region.
The country is therefore facing major humanitarian crises, with millions of displaced people and significant humanitarian needs in terms of food, water and healthcare.
International efforts are being made to promote peace, stability and sustainable development in the region. The humanitarian organisation Solidarités International is endeavouring to cover the essential needs of the population, such as the supply of drinking water.
Project History
The intervention
The NGO Solidarités International approached InovaYa to develop a water purification unit to facilitate their field operations in emergency situations and isolated areas.
They need a robust and lasting unit that can be adapted to several types of water sources, which is self-sufficient in energy and easy to transport and install.
Based on the unYo® water purification unit, a pilot project will be developed in close collaboration with Solidarités International and ReNewGies (for the energy component), with the aim of meeting the operational needs of the NGO.
SeptembER 2021
Search for funding
Search for funding for developing the unit
SeptembeR 2022
Securing of partial funding
Securing of partial funding from the FID
MARCH 2022
Unit design
Operational technical sizing of the unit: 2 cu. m/hour for the drinking water needs of 1,000 people in emergency situations (natural disasters, conflicts)
JuNE 2022
Testing in France
Testing of the unit in optimum condition, verification of operation and technical updates if any modifications are required.
OctobeR 2022
Deployment in the field
Deployment of the unit to the locations of Solidarités International for testing under real conditions.
2023
Search for additional financing
Preparation of an application for funding from USAID to supplement FID funding
2024
Sizing and deployment
Sizing agreed between April and July and deployment between September and December
About the association
Solidarités International
Solidarités International is a French non-governmental organisation involved in humanitarian and emergency relief work around the world. Founded in 1980, it works in crisis zones to respond as quickly and effectively as possible to the fundamental and vital needs of populations affected by conflicts, natural disasters or other emergencies.
Its work is organised around four areas of expertise: access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene, food security and livelihoods, aid for housing reconstruction and emergency response.
ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION
Solidarités International
Solidarités International is a French non-governmental organisation involved in humanitarian and emergency relief work around the world. Founded in 1980, it works in crisis zones to respond as quickly and effectively as possible to the fundamental and vital needs of populations affected by conflicts, natural disasters or other emergencies.
Its work is organised around four areas of expertise: access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene, food security and livelihoods, aid for housing reconstruction and emergency response.
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