Women’s union warns of growing youth drug abuse crisis
The Central Equatoria State Women’s Union has raised concern over the growing problem of drug abuse among young people, calling on families to show compassion and support for affected children instead of rejecting them. Speaking during the International Women’s Day celebrations organized by the Central Equatoria State Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare in […]
Juba’s PoC faces severe water crisis
Inside the Protection of Civilians (POC) Camp 3 in Juba, water is no longer a basic right, it is a daily battle. For the women and girls living there, the simple act of filling a jerrycan has become a struggle involving financial hardship, health risks, and the threat of violence. For 30-year-old mother Nyewech Diu, […]
Drug shortages hit Lainya County health facilities
Health authorities and medical workers in Lainya County of Central Equatoria State have raised alarm over a severe shortage of essential medicines and basic medical supplies. They warn that the crisis is pushing vulnerable communities, especially pregnant women and children, into life-threatening situations. Speaking in an interview, the County Medical Director for Lainya, Julius Luate, […]
Female Journalists to cascade skills nationwide, UJOSS
The Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) has concluded a two-day Trainers of Trainees (ToT) workshop aimed at strengthening the Female Journalists Network, with plans underway to include the newly trained trainers in future engagements in various states to expand journalism mentorship and capacity-building programs across the country. Speaking during the conclusion of the […]
Hope flows again in Rubkona as vital water sources come back to life
For 45-year-old Rebecca Nyagok, the simple act of fetching water used to be a daily risk. Like many women in Rubkona County of Unity state, the mother of six was forced to trek three to four hours to River Namu because local water points had collapsed. The journey exposed them to severe dangers. “Some of […]
Trees as a shield against floods in Rubkona county
In the flood-prone areas of Rubkona, years of deforestation and changing rainfall patterns had turned once-productive land into waterlogged plains. Seasonal floods destroyed homes, displaced families, and washed away trees and crops in the area leaving communities struggling to rebuild year after year. This initiative was led by Save the Children, Tearfund and Coalition for […]
