2025-26 Iron Giraffe Challenge is Open!
Join the fun—and make a difference!
All schools that raise $1,000 or more are automatically entered to win a visit from Salva—or one of six other GREAT prizes. Registration is FREE!
Plus, if you reach the $1,000 goal, you’ll receive a special poster to hang in your classroom.
*Note: Your IGC pledge can count toward a sponsorship.
Contact us to share your interest in sponsoring a clean water project.
For Title 1 schools, please fill out this Google Form and contact Adriana Mancini at adriana.mancini@waterforsouthsudan.org.
Step 1
Start by filling out an Iron Giraffe Challenge Registration Form.
Please note: While multiple classes from the same school are welcome to fundraise for the IGC, the school will receive only one entry in the drawing.
(Already registered? Scroll down to see your school’s name!)
IGC 2025-26 dates & deadlines
Registration deadline: April 3, 2026
Funds due: April 17, 2026
Live drawing: May 1, 2026, at Noon EST
Step 2
As you plan (or continue) fundraising, bookmark this page and make sure to check out these resources.
Prizes & rules Fundraising Packet Donation Information
Challenge Checklist Letter from Salva
Printable Fundraising Thermometer
Please send donations by check along with a Donation Summary Form.
For international schools interested in submitting funds via wire transfer, please contact Stephanie Macarie, Administrative Assistant, at stephanie.macarie@waterforsouthsudan.org for instructions.
Step 3
Begin (or continue) fundraising! As part of IGC registration, you will receive a confirmation email with additional information on how to create a fundraising page through GiveLively. You are under no obligation to use the online fundraising page.
Are you a Title 1 school? Please fill out this Google Form and contact Adriana Mancini at adriana.mancini@waterforsouthsudan.org
For additional support, contact us.
Click below for a special message from Salva!
Registered Schools in the Iron Giraffe Challenge
2025-26
* Returning participant
Bold = reached $1,000 goal
Allegheny-Clarion Valley Jr./Sr. High School, PA, USA*
Anza Elementary, CA, USA
Bergen Catholic High School International Club, NJ, USA*
Brewster High School, NY, USA*
Carl Sandburg Middle School, PA, USA*
Chagrin Falls Middle School, OH, USA*
Chicago Christian School 5th Grade, IL, USA*
JFK Middle School 6th Grade, MA*
Millcreek Junior High, UT, USA
Sedgwick Middle School, CT, USA*
Sunnycrest Elementary, WA, USA
St. Walter School 5th Grade, IL, USA
The Museum School, GA, USA*
What is an Iron Giraffe Drill?
Fun fact: The Iron Giraffe Drill refers to the drill used to dig for wells, such as in the photo on the left!
Students, teachers, and schools like you make our work possible. We are immensely grateful for your tremendous fundraising efforts and united passions, ultimately coming together to water the seeds of change in South Sudan.
If you are interested in sharing how the Iron Giraffe Challenge motivated and inspired your school to help make a difference, please fill out this form or contact Adriana Mancini, Communications & Outreach Junior Manager, at adriana.mancini@waterforsouthsudan.org for additional information.
If your community group is interested in participating in the Iron Giraffe Challenge, please contact us for more information.
“We have seen children from around the world raise funds for our organization in many creative ways. We are so thankful for the support of young people, and we are forever grateful to Linda Sue Park, for sharing Salva’s story with the world.”
— Lynn Malooly, Executive Director
Check out former IGC Grand Prize Winners!
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International School of Denver
2022-2023 Winner
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Fallston Middle School
2021-22 Winner
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Carlsbad High School
2020-21 Winner
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A. F. Ames Elementary School
2019-20 Winner
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DSBN Academy
2018-19 IGC Winner
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Pine Lake Prep Charter
2017-18 IGC Winner