JUBA, South Sudan—The United States Government through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing $92.5 million in humanitarian assistance to help people affected by ongoing conflict and food insecurity in South Sudan, including many of the estimated 908,000 people impacted by severe flooding in recent months. This brings U.S. humanitarian assistance to the
The third annual AfricArena Summit kicked off Cape Town Tech Week with two days of intensive pitching from over 100 of the best African and African-focused tech startups and innovators from over 20 countries. The Summit was also a destination for inspiration where seasoned entrepreneurs such as Vusi Thembekwayo and leading venture capitalists like the
(Juba, 19 August 2019): On World Humanitarian Day, the Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan, Alain Noudéhou, said more needs to be done to address the risks faced by women humanitarians and combat the pre-existing inequalities and discrimination that are reinforced by conflict and violence, leading to unique risks for women and girls. Mr. Noudéhou said: “I
21st August 2019 – The Partnership for Recovery and Resilience (PfRR) will conduct a one-day meeting to take stock of the status of Partnership activity progress in Yambio and Aweil. Local government and communities are working to create an environment to reduce vulnerability and increase resilience and the meeting will share their experiences on successes, risks, opportunities,
Sharp increase following the development of infant nutrition guidelines by the Ministry of Health and UNICEF supported training of healthcare providers on appropriate feeding practices for young children Juba, South Sudan, 1 August 2019 – South Sudan’s exclusive breastfeeding rate increased from 45% in 2010 to 74% in 2018. The development of the Maternal Infant and Young
On July 20th, the HWPL Religious Youth Peace Camp was held at Reoboth Middle and High School in Burundi Bujumbura in attendance with about 50 students and religious leaders. This camp was organized by an international peace NGO called Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) and its affiliated youth organization, International Peace Youth
· m-GURUSH is the very first Mobile Money Service in South Sudan · Service is available in all 32 states in South Sudan in partnership with Zain South Sudan · Customers can send and receive up to South Sudanese £100,000 per day and hold a balance of £200,000 in their mobile wallets · m-GURUSH offers affordable rates to its
In Laos, which boasts beautiful scenery and is selected as a tourist destination by many tourists, there are still people suffering from war and its remnants. Laotian authorities and international organizations are also working to eliminate the unexploded bombs and to provide aid, while not repeating the history of such pain. To raise the awareness
ICRC News Release 08-07-2019 News release Juba (ICRC) – The number of patients admitted to International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)-supported surgical units in South Sudan with injuries from violence remains high ten months after the signing of a peace agreement. There has been only a small drop-off in the number of injuries from
