The transcript describes the challenging living conditions in a poor village in the Kordofan region of Sudan, where water scarcity and lack of infrastructure severely impact daily life. The villagers rely on rainwater and face hardships such as epidemics, hunger, and poverty. Efforts are being made to improve their situation through sustainable agriculture, solar energy, and better housing, aiming to transform the village into a model for development and change. The narrative emphasizes the resilience and hope of the villagers despite their struggles.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The village is located in the Kordofan region.
2. The village is one of the eight villages of Umm Khairin.
3. There are 22 families living in the village.
4. The village is approximately 500 kilometers away from the capital, Khartoum.
5. It takes around 13 hours by car to reach the village.
6. The village relies on rainwater for all forms of life.
7. Rain falls only two months a year in the village.
8. After the two rainy months, there is no water in the village for humans and animals to drink.
9. The lack of water leads to the gathering of epidemics and insects.
10. People in the village drink unclean and undrinkable water.
11. The village has no electricity.
12. The cost of one mosquito net is two dollars, which most families cannot afford.
13. The village has been transformed with the installation of solar panels and a new school.
14. The new school is an integrated school with nine classrooms and facilities.
15. The school serves the neighboring villages.
16. The village has a sustainable model design, inspired by the local culture.
17. The village has a mosque, a center for memorizing the Qur’an, and a council for villagers.
18. A water system provides water to all homes and commercial shops.
19. The village has been converted into agricultural lands, producing 70 types of crops.
20. The village has commercial investment with the planting of fruit trees.