Gender ministry pushes menstrual health awareness in South Sudan
The Central Equatoria State Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare has renewed calls for stronger action to address menstrual stigma and improve menstrual health management across South Sudan, warning that cultural taboos and limited access to hygiene products continue to affect the education and wellbeing of many girls. The appeal was made during the […]
Hundreds expected for 5km Juba peace race
Hundreds of residents are expected to take part in the upcoming 5km Race for Peace and Development in Juba, an event aimed at promoting unity, healthy living and youth empowerment through sport. The race, scheduled for 12 July 2026, was officially launched by the Central Equatoria State Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture in partnership […]
Juba hospital receives MTN funded maternal health upgrades
Juba Teaching Hospital has received a package of healthcare infrastructure and digital health improvements funded by MTN South Sudan, aimed at strengthening maternal and newborn healthcare services and expanding access to digital health solutions in the country. The projects were officially handed over on Monday as MTN South Sudan concluded its 2026 edition of the […]
South Sudan steps up efforts to eliminate obstetric fistula
South Sudan has renewed its commitment to eliminating obstetric fistula, a debilitating childbirth injury that continues to affect women and girls across the country, with officials pledging increased investment in maternal healthcare, skilled birth attendance and reproductive health services. The pledge was made during national commemorations of the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula 2026 […]
Local leaders trained to foster peace, inclusion and community accountability
Community leaders from across Juba County have pledged to strengthen peacebuilding efforts, promote social inclusion, and enhance accountability within their communities after completing a three-day capacity-building workshop organized by the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) with support from Oxfam South Sudan. The training brought together quarter council chairpersons and members of local peace committees from […]
CAHO supports income generating activities for vulnerable families
Community Aid for Humanitarian Organization (CAHO) has launched a livelihood support initiative aimed at strengthening income-generating activities and improving the economic resilience of vulnerable families in Terekeka County, Central Equatoria State. The initiative, implemented under CAHO’s Livelihood Inclusion Program, began with the distribution of business-support equipment and livestock to beneficiary groups in Nyori and Reggo […]
Children held for years without trial in Juba Prison, officials say
Hundreds of children detained at South Sudan’s main juvenile correctional facility are facing prolonged detention and delayed access to justice, with some spending up to four years behind bars without appearing before a court, prison authorities have revealed. The concerns were raised during commemorations marking the Day of the African Child at the Juvenile Prison […]
Coalition advances self-reliance through community-led initiatives
National non-governmental organizations implementing the Pathways to Self-Reliance project have reported significant progress in strengthening community resilience and promoting locally driven development across South Sudan through climate-smart livelihoods and community-led response initiatives. The progress was highlighted during a project review meeting organized by the Community Resilience Consortium (CRC), a coalition of national organizations led by […]
Women’s groups push for gender sensitive constitution
Women’s rights organizations and young female leaders in South Sudan are calling for a gender-sensitive permanent constitution that guarantees equal rights and ensures women have a meaningful voice in shaping the country’s future. The calls emerged during an engagement between young women activists and officials from the National Constitutional Review Commission (NCRC) and the Referendum […]
Inclusive education transforms lives of vulnerable families in Terekeka
Inclusive education and livelihood initiatives are bringing positive change to vulnerable families across Terekeka County, helping improve access to education, strengthen household incomes, and promote greater social inclusion for children with disabilities. The interventions, implemented by the Community Aid for Humanitarian Organization (CAHO), have reached communities in Muni, Nyori, Reggo, and Terekeka payams, where residents […]
