Bentiu launches green push as climate change devastates Unity State
Civil society groups in Unity State have launched a large-scale tree planting campaign in Bentiu, stepping up efforts to counter the devastating impacts of climate change that have battered the region for years. The campaign, led by the Civil Society Coalition on Natural Resource (CSCNR), aims to raise awareness on climate adaptation and mobilize communities […]
Yei leaders appeal for swift relief as displacement crisis deepens
More than 1,000 people displaced by recent fighting in Yei River County are facing a worsening humanitarian crisis, with local leaders appealing for urgent intervention from aid agencies. On Friday, Yei River County Commissioner Emmanuel Taban Seme visited Pokula, where families uprooted from Payume and Marju sub-Bomas have been sheltering for nearly two months. He […]
Over 50 IDPs trained on village savings and loan associations
Empower Youth Africa (EYA), with support from the UNDP Peace and Community Cohesion Project (PaCC), conducted a five-day intensive training program at the Kor Malang Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp. The initiative focused on Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) and aimed to empower the community with essential financial skills. Fifty enthusiastic participants—28 women and […]
IDPs in Western Bahr El Ghazal to benefit from new resettlement project
Empower Youth Africa (EYA), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched the “Sustainable resettlement and integration of IDPs in Kor-Malang, Western Bahr El Ghazal State” project. The inception meeting, gathered key stakeholders, including state ministry representatives, local authorities, traditional leaders, civil society organizations, and community members from both displaced and host […]
EU commits €11M to support displacement recovery in South Sudan
The European Union has pledged €11 million to support long-term recovery and resilience efforts in South Sudan, addressing the displacement crisis sparked by ongoing conflict in neighboring Sudan. The funding, channeled through the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), is set to benefit around 40,000 people, including Sudanese refugees, South […]
South Sudan struggles amid rising displacement and aid shortfall
South Sudan is grappling with an escalating humanitarian crisis in 2025, driven by a combination of factors including conflict, climate shocks, disease outbreaks, and significant reductions in international aid. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Albino Akol Atak, expressed deep concern over the worsening situation. He highlighted that the ongoing conflict in neighboring Sudan […]
