Improvement of drinking water supply

In the Unity sub-state, more than 180,000 people suffer from contaminated drinking water; caused by improper petroleum extraction and processing. We are helping the local people by constructing deep wells that reach a clean drinking water aquifer below the contaminated upper aquifer.

Medicine in the bush

Medical care is difficult to access in South Sudan, especially for the rural population. As a result, many people continue to die from diseases that are actually curable, malnutrition and pregnancy complications. These are treated in the bush clinics in Nyal and Rumbek.

School construction promotes future prospects

For South Sudan, primary education means being able to resolve conflicts peacefully and find a self-determined way out of poverty. Sign of Hope supports the school operations of a sister order by building a modern elementary school for 800 students.

Food security through seed production

Food in sufficient quantity, quality and variety is scarce in South Sudan, knowledge about healthy nutrition is missing. Sign of Hope implements a project for the local production and marketing of seeds, vegetables and fruit, which directly benefits especially disadvantaged women.

Well rehabilitation for improved drinking water supply

Access to clean drinking water is severely limited, especially in the areas of South Sudan most affected by the violent conflicts. In order to make this vital resource available to the suffering population, Sign of Hope is rehabilitating 20 selected drinking water wells and ensuring their future...

Safe drinking water supply through source protection

Access to clean drinking water within reasonable distance is hardly possible for the inhabitants of Ntebe village, consumption of water from unsafe sources is the rule. The protection of a natural water source and the establishment of water committees will directly improve the local drinking water...

Reconstruction after the quake

In April/May 2015, two major earthquakes shook the country. Almost 9,000 people died and hundreds of thousands of homes were destroyed. 240 families receive materials, training and assistance to rebuild earthquake-resistant houses.

Daily lunches for street children

Street children who find refuge in the care and re-integration program of the Archdiocese of Bukavu are housed, educated and prepared for a normal life there. To ensure that they have the energy they need for this, Sign of Hope supports them with a nutritious hot meal each day.

Protecting street children, upholding human rights

Street children are among the most vulnerable population groups in the DR Congo and at the same time the most ostracized and mistreated. Sign of Hope supports the re-integration program of the Archdiocese of Bukavu, which works to protect the rights of street children with the help of a lawyer and...

Relief supplies for displaced persons

Together with two local partner organisations, Sign of Hope supports displaced people in northern Iraq with food, hygiene items and warm relief supplies. Many were directly affected by the atrocities of the Islamic State. So far, a total of around 7,000 people have been provided with the most basic...