South Sudan’s story cannot be separated from war, displacement and survival. After decades of conflict and the long struggle that eventually led to independence in 2011, many communities were left carrying deep scars. Families lost loved ones, livelihoods disappeared and…
Santino was serving local communities when more than 10,000 refugees flooded to South Sudan in search of peace. He witnessed how little humanitarian support was available. People living in makeshift shelters, with violence breaking out between tribes in the refugee…
Christian Mercy International has been actively working to improve student well-being and school facilities in South Sudan. They are collaborating with ten schools to enhance educational services and upgrade their facilities, enabling them to receive support from the World Food…
Mary faced unimaginable challenges after losing her husband and dealing with the profound impacts of the 2013 civil war in Juba. This situation led her to struggle with alcoholism and supporting her children. However, hope arrived when a group of…
Church and leadership development Churches of Christ in South Sudan provide the internally displaced persons (also known as “IDPs”) and the wider community with a place to hear God’s Word and to experience love, hope and blessing. What is church…
Rebuilding after conflict When conflict broke out in Sudan in April 2023, refugees and returnees crossed the border into South Sudan to seek peace. There was little humanitarian assistance, and many people lived in makeshift shelters, experiencing hunger and conflict…
Supporting children and their caregivers The welfare of children has long been a concern in South Sudan. Due to civil unrest, children have experienced parental loss, violence, abuse, exploitation, and neglect. This continues to be a reality. Many South Sudanese…
A little over 12 months ago, on April 15th, 2023, violent clashes erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, resulting in the deaths of 15,000 people and the displacement of more…