Aqua-Africa

Aqua-Africa is a non-profit organization headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The organization's mission is to provide clean, accessible drinking water to sub-Saharan communities where, presently, nearly 1/3 of resident drink from unhealthy surface water sources. Founded by South Sudanese refugees in 2011, the organization has drilled over 25 hand pump water wells and has constructed 3 solar-powered "village supplier" water towers and water distribution systems to serve over people in South Sudan. In the U.S. the organization's founders use their immigrant story to engage and expose youth to the challenges immigrants experience, their culture and contributions. In so doing, it is hoped that present cultural gaps that exist in society may be bridged.