Water Yard Changes Daily Routines
The new water yard in Hai Jedid Boma now serves hundreds of homes, cutting the trek for water from hours to minutes. Residents describe smaller queues, safer storage and fewer waterborne illnesses.
Women Drive Economic Upswing
Vegetable plots and mango nurseries ring the pump area, managed mainly by women. Chairlady Ajok Kot says monthly earnings of roughly 40,000 SSP help pay school fees and fund pump maintenance.
Green Vision Takes Root
Seedlings sell locally for 10,000 SSP, turning climate action into cash. Community members note cooler yards and restored topsoil as shade trees mature.
Collaborative Model for Resilience
The water and garden scheme forms part of the $150 million ECRP II, run by the Government of South Sudan and IOM, targeting 79 counties. Officials urge users to safeguard the infrastructure.
Wau Municipality CEO Julio Emmanuel Mama warns that neglect hurts everyone, echoing calls from teachers and health workers in nearby payams for timely borehole repairs.
Signs of Sustainable Change
Local leaders credit the community-first approach for rising resilience. Manyang Mayom notes water fees and produce sales now cover daily running costs without external subsidy.
As seedlings grow and taps keep flowing, Hai Jedid offers a replicable example of how access to clean water can spark environmental renewal and inclusive growth.