Salva
What inspired Salva to start his organization, Water for South Sudan?
His father
How many wells has Salvas organization built so far?
Over 600 wells.
What is one disease you can get drinking contaminated water?
You can get sick with cholera, which is a bacterial disease that can cause death.
What's the percentage of people in South Sudan who have access to basic sanitation?
10%
What is one goal Water for Sudan has?
One goal is make sure no child has to walk 4 miles for water.
When Salva was a refugee, he led 1500 boys to a refugee camp. What were these boys called?
The Lost Boys
How many wells has Salva's organization rehabbed?
460
What is another disease you can get drinking dirty water?
You can get polio, which is a virus that affects the spine and nerves. It can lead to paralysis.
How many people do not have access to basic sanitation?
5 Million
Make sure no one gets sick from drinking contaminated water.
How many siblings does Salva have?
5 siblings
How many lessons has Salva given on sanitation?
Over 800
What is another sickness you can get from drinking contaminated water?
You could get dysentery, which is a gastrointestinal disease.
How many miles on average, do children walk every day for water?
4 miles
What's another goal Water for Sudan has?
To ensure clean water for South Sudan.
Fighting between North Sudan and the rebels.
How many toilet facilities has Water for Sudan built?
22
What is another disease you can get from drinking dirty water?
You can get hepatitis A, a horrible liver infection.
69%
What is one last goal Water for Sudan has?
Salva (founder) wants to give back to his country,honor the lost boys and make his father proud.