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Answering the humanitarian needs of hundreds of thousands displaced families is a life and death issue. Watch Steven Fricaud, Head of Tdh Humanitarian Crisis Sector, discuss the situation in South Sudan.
At the end of 2013, violent clashes between Government and opposition forces broke out in Juba, the capital of South Sudan. The violence quickly spread to other locations with heavy fighting in Central Equatoria, Jonglei, Unity and Upper Nile States. Despite an agreement to cease hostilities signed on January 23rd, violence and clashes continue.
South Sudan has one of the world’s largest aid operations, tackling food insecurity, internal displacement, disease outbreaks, refugee and returnee movements, and a range of other needs across the country. Due to the latest crisis, livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of people have been disrupted or destroyed, with a serious impact on people’s health and nutritional status.
Terre des hommes in the field
Juba has been home to thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs) seeking safety from internal violence. In response to the urgent needs of the IDPs in Juba – reaching nearly 60,000 people – Terre des hommes has implemented a project to provide educational and psychological support to 5,200 children and their families affected by the conflict.
To further help the population in South Sudan, you can contribute by making a donation. With only 25 francs, you can provide drinking water and hygiene items for five people for three weeks.
