The Sixteenth of May Foundation has designed programs to help return and reintegrate thousands of Sudanese refugees and internally displaced persons through community- based programs and projects in the areas of water and sanitation, health, education, technology and sports as well as promoting human and civil rights. It is estimated that the 23-year civil war has uprooted some 4 million Sudanese people inside the country while another 570,000 others are living in neighboring states as refugees. The largest number of Sudanese refugees are in Uganda (223,000), followed by Ethiopia (88,000) and Kenya (69,000).
MEDICAL CENTER – HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Sudan is now faced with a lot of health crisis following the return of its refugees from neighboring countries. Many cases have been reported from HIV/AIDS to Cholera. Twic East County during the rainy season is infested with deadly mosquitoes that cause malaria. Tuberculosis is also common because of untreated meat consumption. Lack of medicines and trained medical personnel has made it difficult for the people of this area to prevent or fight these diseases. The Sixteenth of May Foundation is creating a project to open the first ever Medical Center to provide primary and advanced healthcare to the most deprived residents of Twic East County. The Medical Center will be equipped with model medical equipment and technology and will have the medical personnel able to attend to infectious diseases.
WATER WELLS - WATER AND SANITATION
It’s noted that one of the causes of many health problems in Sudan is poor water and sanitation systems. The problem is even more deteriorating as many people move back into the villages with no running water. The Sixteenth of May Foundation will dig wells, install water tanks and running water as well as helping in other communities in educating and providing water and sanitation services.
