Akuak community of 2,000 uses layered plants/mud for island maintenance. South Sudan faces 6 consecutive flood years, 375k displaced. Ayen Deng Duot expands 50m² island with papyrus/clay. First school closed due to floods. Akuak shifted to fishing in 1980s. Chief Makech Kuol Kuany hopes water levels recede. Community maintains church, needs soil repair for farming