Hope Organization For African Development

Hope Organization for African Development (HOFAD) – South Sudan

As we welcome 2026, we extend our sincere gratitude and warm New Year wishes to our partners, beneficiaries, dedicated staff, and government counterparts.

Your trust, collaboration, and commitment have been the cornerstone of our shared achievements. Together, we continue to strengthen communities, uphold dignity, and advance sustainable development across South Sudan.

May 2026 bring renewed hope, stronger partnerships, and greater impact. We look forward to another year of unity, service, and transformation.

Happy New Year!
Peace • Progress • Prosperity

Today, 31 October 2025, UN OCHA Conference Hall, Juba, HOFAD has joined UNICEF, WHO, Government Line Ministries (including Ministry of Water Resources & Irrigation, Ministry of Health), International and National NGOs.

Key Discussion Points
1. Cholera Response Updates:
• Partners shared the latest situation on cholera cases and ongoing response activities in affected counties.
• WHO provided an epidemiological update, highlighting a decline in new cases but continued high risk in flood-affected and displacement areas.
• Emphasis was placed on strengthening coordination between WASH and Health sectors for improved surveillance and case management support.
2. Flood Response:
• Flooding continues to disrupt access to safe water and sanitation facilities in several regions.
• Partners discussed the deployment of emergency WASH supplies and the rehabilitation of damaged water systems.
3. Hygiene Kit Distribution:
• UNICEF and NGO partners reported ongoing distribution of hygiene kits targeting households in cholera hotspots and flood-affected communities.
• Gaps were noted in some counties due to logistical constraints and limited pre-positioned stocks.
4. Water Supply Issues:
• Water contamination and limited chlorination capacity were identified as major concerns.
• Partners agreed to intensify water quality monitoring and ensure availability of water-treatment chemicals at community and institutional levels.

Decisions and Agreed Actions
• Strengthen coordination between WASH and Health partners for integrated cholera prevention and response.
• Pre-position WASH supplies (chlorine, hygiene kits, water containers) in high-risk counties ahead of further flooding.
• Conduct joint field assessments to identify gaps in safe-water access and sanitation infrastructure.
• Regularly update 4W mapping to improve visibility of partner coverage and resource allocation.

HOFAD’s Contribution
• HOFAD shared updates on its planned WASH activities in cholera-affected communities, including hygiene promotion and safe-water interventions.
• Raised challenges related to access constraints, supply shortages, and limited funding for ongoing field operations.
• Committed to continue coordination with cluster partners and to share data on community feedback and WASH intervention progress.