Project Overview

• Project Name: Physical Rehabilitation Center Development in Wau
• Location: Wau, South Sudan
• Development Period: 2021-2022 (Ead Samawi Foundation support)
• Operational Start: 2023 (fully operational)
• Partner Organization: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
• Target Population: People with physical disabilities in conflict-affected areas

Facility Details

Location and Infrastructure

• City: Wau, South Sudan
• State: Western Bahr el Ghazal State
• Facility Type: Physical rehabilitation center
• Status: Fully operational since 2023
• Annual Capacity: Approximately 2,000 people served per year

Development Timeline

• 2021-2022: Development and construction phase (Ead Samawi Foundation support)
• 2023: Center became fully operational
• Ongoing: Regular service delivery to beneficiaries

Services Provided

Medical Rehabilitation Services

• Physiotherapy: Professional physical therapy treatments
• Custom Orthopedic Devices: Individually fitted medical equipment
• Prostheses: Artificial limb replacement services
• Orthoses: Supportive devices for existing limbs
• Mobility Aids: Equipment to assist with movement and independence

Psychosocial Support

• Mental Health Services: Professional psychological care
• Psychosocial Support: Emotional and social rehabilitation
• Community Reintegration: Support for returning to community life
• Confidence Building: Programs to help patients regain self-esteem

Target Population

Primary Beneficiaries

• People with Physical Disabilities: Primary service recipients
• Conflict-Affected Individuals: Those disabled due to violence
• Vulnerable Populations: Most marginalized community members
• Annual Beneficiaries: ~2,000 people per year at Wau center

Population Context

• Geographic Origin: South Sudan conflict-affected areas
• Disability Causes: Violence, conflict, and other traumatic injuries
• Barriers Faced: Physical, social, and economic exclusion
• Service Gaps: Limited access to quality rehabilitation care

Partnership Structure

Government Collaborators

• Western Bahr el Ghazal State Ministry of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare
• Health Ministry of South Sudan
• Role: Official collaboration and oversight

Implementing Organization

• International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
• Expertise: Health services and social inclusion
• Approach: Comprehensive rehabilitation and empowerment

Funding Organization

• Ead Samawi Foundation
• Support Period: 2021-2022 development phase
• Contribution: Financial backing for center establishment

Regional Network

ICRC Rehabilitation Centers in South Sudan

• Wau: Featured center (2,000 annual beneficiaries)
• Juba: Additional ICRC-supported center
• Rumbek: Additional ICRC-supported center

2021 Network Statistics

• Total Beneficiaries: 4,571 people with physical disabilities served
• New Clients: 983 individuals (first-time recipients)
• Service Type: Mobility regain and rehabilitation services
• Coverage: Three major centers across South Sudan

Project Objectives

Primary Goals

• Access Expansion: Increase availability of essential rehabilitation services
• Barrier Reduction: Lower obstacles to quality disability care
• Mobility Restoration: Help individuals regain physical function
• Social Integration: Support community reintegration of people with disabilities

Long-term Vision

• Dignity Restoration: Empowering people with disabilities to reclaim dignity
• Livelihood Recovery: Supporting economic reintegration and independence
• Social Inclusion: Ensuring full participation in society
• Community Impact: Creating supportive environment for people with disabilities

Impact and Outcomes

Individual Impact

• Mobility Restoration: Patients regain physical movement capabilities
• Independence: Enhanced ability to perform daily activities
• Psychological Recovery: Mental health support and confidence building
• Social Reintegration: Return to community and family life

Community Impact

• Accessibility: Improved infrastructure and services for people with disabilities
• Awareness: Increased community understanding of disability needs
• Integration: Better social inclusion of people with disabilities
• Support Systems: Strengthened local capacity for disability care

Context and Significance

Conflict Impact in South Sudan

• Ongoing Violence: Years of conflict affecting civilian populations
• Disability Prevalence: High rates of conflict-related disabilities
• Vulnerability: People with disabilities among most marginalized groups
• Service Gaps: Limited rehabilitation infrastructure in conflict zones

Strategic Importance

• Geographic Coverage: Serving Western Bahr el Ghazal State region
• Population Needs: Addressing critical gap in disability services
• Model Development: Creating sustainable rehabilitation service model
• Capacity Building: Strengthening local healthcare infrastructure

Current Status

• Operational: Center fully functional since 2023
• Service Delivery: Regular provision of rehabilitation services
• Annual Impact: Approximately 2,000 people served yearly
• Network Integration: Part of three-center ICRC rehabilitation network in South Sudan

This project represents a significant infrastructure development for disability services in conflict-affected South Sudan, providing essential rehabilitation care to thousands of people with physical disabilities annually.