South Sudan health ministry faces test on budget reform promises
South Sudan’s Ministry of Health faces the task of addressing gaps in budget planning, spending, transparency and financial monitoring identified during a four-day assessment in Juba. The assessment, conducted from October 20 to 23, brought together government officials, civil society organisations and the WISH II programme to review the management of resources allocated to healthcare. […]
When his Niece fell sick, Charles’ savings became more than money
When Charles Samuel Bakia’s niece fell sick, his family suddenly needed money for medical treatment. For many families living on uncertain incomes, an unexpected medical bill can quickly become a crisis. But Charles did not have to borrow money or wait for someone to come to his family’s rescue. He reached for his savings. For […]
South Sudan women face barriers as legal reforms await action
For women seeking political office in South Sudan, the barrier may not be a lack of ambition or experience, but the cost of entering the race. That concern emerged during the High-Level Government and Civil Society Dialogue on Advancing Women’s Rights Through Legal Reform, held under the Justice 4 Her Campaign and organised by Global […]
Young women, rights groups push for action on Anti-GBV bill
Young women and women’s rights organisations are calling for renewed action to advance South Sudan’s delayed Anti-Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Bill, saying stronger laws are needed to improve women’s access to protection and justice. The call came during a four-day consultative workshop in Juba reviewing progress and challenges surrounding the Anti-GBV Bill, Maputo Protocol and Family […]
Rejaf West women get machines to expand farming business
Women in Rejaf West, Juba County, have received farming and processing equipment aimed at helping them expand agricultural activities and generate income. The equipment, including grain millers, water pumps and grinding-paste machines, was handed over on Friday by the Network of Empowered Women Peace Actors in South Sudan (NEWPASS), in partnership with the Women’s Peace […]
Girls as young as 13 found already mothers in Yei
At an age when they should be sitting in classrooms, playing with friends and thinking about their futures, some girls in Yei are already raising children. Earlier this year, Nunu Diana, Director General in the Central Equatoria State Ministry of Gender and Child Social Welfare, said she encountered 10 girls aged between 13 and 15 […]
South Sudan women call for bigger role in 2026 elections
Women’s rights advocates in South Sudan are calling for greater participation in the country’s planned 2026 elections, saying women should have opportunities not only to vote but also to contest for leadership and influence decisions at community, state and national levels. The call came on Monday in Juba, where more than 30 women began a […]
Journalists, NGOs meet to discuss humanitarian localization
Journalists and humanitarian organizations have met in Juba for a one-day engagement on the localization of humanitarian response, focusing on the role of local organizations and communities in decisions over aid, funding and programme implementation. The engagement was organized by the Young Women Christian Association (YWCA) of South Sudan and brought together journalists and humanitarian […]
How Torit farmers battle drought with new irrigation technology
For farmers in Torit, unreliable rainfall is increasingly turning agriculture into a gamble, with prolonged dry spells threatening harvests and limiting efforts to expand cultivation. But new irrigation equipment is offering some farmers a way to keep their fields productive beyond the rainy season. Five farmer groups operating along the Kinate River and nearby streams […]
South Sudan steps up national push for early childhood development
South Sudan has stepped up efforts to strengthen early childhood development by bringing government institutions, civil society organisations, development partners and other stakeholders under a new national coordination network. The South Sudan National Early Childhood Development Network (SSNECDN) was established in Juba on Tuesday during a high-level forum attended by representatives from all 10 states […]
