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 […]
Frontline workers warn women’s lives at risk in Unity State
Frontline health workers in Unity State are raising the alarm over the growing risks to women and girls as floods, displacement, and funding shortfalls threaten access to critical health and protection services. Thousands of women rely on sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and gender-based violence (GBV) services supported by Cordaid and UNFPA, but access remains […]
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 […]
Back to life: Rubkona Technical College reopens, transforming youth and women’s futures
In a region long scarred by conflict and displacement, the reopening of Rubkona Technical College has emerged as a powerful symbol of recovery and resilience. Once abandoned and converted into a storage warehouse, the centre is now buzzing with life, hope, and ambition as youth and women return to classrooms many for the first time […]
Rubkona community hails clean water revival, credits peacebuilding efforts
Local authorities and residents in Rubkona County are celebrating the restoration of clean water sources and strengthened community peace initiatives that are transforming lives in the flood-affected region. Community leaders say the initiative has brought new hope to thousands who previously faced water scarcity, insecurity, and displacement due to conflict and climate shocks. The renewed […]
Unity State health officials warn of rising maternal deaths, environmental risks
Health experts in Unity State are calling for immediate and coordinated action to address rising maternal deaths, teenage pregnancies, and environmental risks that continue to threaten the wellbeing of women and newborns. The call was made during a quarterly review meeting held in August 2025, where County Health Director Mr. Gai Patai painted a stark […]
Gender Based Violence levels remain alarming in Unity State
Gender-based violence (GBV) levels remain alarming in Unity State, with hundreds of women, men, and children continuing to suffer from abuse, rape, and domestic violence despite ongoing awareness and prevention efforts. Recent data from the State Ministry of Health indicate that 371 GBV cases were recorded this year across the state including 91 girls, 80 […]
Over 24,000 affected as flash floods devastate Leer county
More than 24,000 people in Leer County have been affected by flash floods and are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance, local officials said. According to James Dor Mathiang, the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) Coordinator for Leer, heavy rains and rising Nile water levels have submerged eight of the county’s 16 payams, forcing families […]
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 […]
Floods shut down key health facilities in Unity State
Heavy rains have forced the closure of the Ganyiel Primary Health Care Center (PHCC) and the nearby women’s center in Panyijiar County, Unity State, displacing patients and halting critical medical services. The area’s only airstrip has also been flooded, cutting off emergency humanitarian access. Peter Yoak, the County Health Director, warned that women and children […]
