ST TIMOTHY'S SCHOOL WATER SUPPLY
In 2024, the St Timothy Foundation was focused on two main goals: boosting fundraising efforts to cope with high inflation in South Sudan, and setting up a water supply at St Timothy’s School in Nzara.
In conjunction with Aqua Africa (https://aqua-africa.org/) the project is underway. and should be fully operational early in 2025. Having a reliable water source will greatly benefit the students and staff, improving the overall conditions at the school.
The St Timothy Foundation pledged and has contributed £5,000 to the water supply project and all proceeds from the Burn’s Night Supper held on 25 January 2025 is included in this amount. Thanks to the generous support of attendees, helpers, and performers at this event!
The following short video clip shows St Timothy’s School compound before installation of the water supply was begun…
in parallel, Aqua Africa are supplying water to three small villages and a medical centre. The supply to the school is via a pipeline from this central supply. Below is a photo of the water tower next to the central borehole…
St Timothy’s School, one of the key beneficiaries of the water supply from the tower, is situated approximately 30 metres higher than the lowest village it serves. This elevation difference necessitates a tall tower to ensure that water can be pumped and distributed with sufficient pressure to reach the school. When the school is open, it has priority over the villages regarding the supply of water.
The pipeline connecting the borehole to St Timothy’s School serves as a vital infrastructure for water supply. However, for optimal functionality and safety, it is imperative that this pipeline be buried…
Burying the pipeline offers robust protection against physical damage. Surface pipelines are susceptible to a variety of hazards, including accidental impacts from vehicles or machinery, vandalism, and natural elements like heavy rainfall or flooding. By burying the pipeline, we can shield it from these threats, ensuring a continuous and reliable water supply to the school.
The function of the St Timothy’s School water tower (below) is to supply water to the kitchens and to provide drinking and hand-washing water to staff and children. With the installation of this water tower, the school ensures that water used for these purposes is of the required quality and readily available…
Whilst a significant improvement, the installation of the water tower does not address all the school’s water-related challenges. One of the most pressing issues that remain is the lack of a running water supply for the school’s latrines. This continues to be a major concern, as it impacts the overall hygiene and sanitation of the school environment.
The three taps are next to the kitchens and are designed to provide a continuous supply of running water, which is essential for cooking and maintaining basic kitchen hygiene standards and to fill containers for the classrooms. An interesting feature of the installation is the inclusion of a channel designed to handle any spillage from the taps. This spillage, along with water left over from activities such as washing and cooking may be used for growing vegetables.
CONTINUING SUPPORT
The St Timothy Foundation continues to work hard to support the community in South Sudan, and these efforts are crucial in improving the quality of life and education for those they serve.
The St Timothy Foundation continues to support Nzara Diocese teachers with a small income at
- The St Timothy Nursery and Primary School,
- The ECSS Diawo Nursery and Primary School.
The Foundation also gives a small income to teachers at ECSS Mangbondo Nursery and Primary School in Yambio Diocese.
The two ECSS schools are located under mango trees.
None of the teachers receives a ‘living’ wage.
1.9 US$ per person per day is considered to be the South Sudan level of income below which a person is living in poverty.
Our giving to the schools under the Mango trees is insufficient to prevent the teachers from living in poverty.
We would like to do more.
