South Sudan
When South Sudan gained independence from Sudan in July 2011, many hoped that sovereignty would bring peace, but the world’s newest state descended into civil war in December 2013 – resulting in the internal displacement of one million people, with an additional 367,000 seeking refuge in neighboring countries. A humanitarian crisis around access to food and safety threatens many. We began working in South Sudan in June 2014, using radio programs, outreach activities, and support to local organizations to promote peace and end violence.
Latest Projects
Youth Talk – Youth Voices for Change
Mali, South Sudan, and the Central African Republic have recently signed peace agreements. However, the negotiations were mainly limited to adult elites. Although they make up the demographic majority, young people in these three countries lack the means to express themselves and participate in the decisions that affect their lives. Yet they have incredible power […]
Just Future
Funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Just Future project is a five-year-long project which started in 2021. In a consortium led by Cordaid, this program is implemented in six countries: Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Mali, Niger, and Afghanistan. In each country, the consortium partners develop, implement, and monitor the program in close collaboration with national-level CSOs.
