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but over seven million people in South Sudan already suffer from food insecurity. And

Coronavirus in South Sudan: fragile life under pressure

From genocide to pandemic: World Vision South Sudan's Emilienne Cyuzuzo is helping vulnerable families facing COVID-19.
South Sudan. The pandemic has changed the way we work. … The need for humanitarian assistance in South Sudan is huge. It pains me every time I see … by conflict and instability in places like South Sudan face a deadly new

World Vision joins DEC appeal to combat coronavirus in world's most fragile places

The Disasters Emergency Committee today launched a Coronavirus Appeal to help the most vulnerable communities in the world who now face the new deadly threat of Covid-19.
Somalia and South Sudan have been weakened by years of war and … South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of

Facing coronavirus in refugee camps: "You can't run from this"

How can you maintain social distancing in a camp of crowded tents? How do you wash your hands regularly when the queue for the water point is long?

Children in coronavirus lockdown spread hope across the world

During the current coronavirus crisis, children are finding ways to bring hope and healing to those around them.
life in South Sudan.

South Sudan’s children face combined risks: poverty, malnutrition and COVID-19

Here we meet Paska, an extraordinary girl, who has become carer to her three younger siblings at the age of just 11.
Paska and her siblings now live with Lily in South Sudan’s capital … vs malnutrition Now a new danger looms. South Sudan’s first case of coronavirus was confirmed on

Coronavirus: South Sudan entrepreneur Shamim fears her family will starve

A lone provider for her family, Shamim's income has stopped since government restrictions to combat coronavirus came in. Now she fears her family will starve.
Many mothers in South Sudan fear their situation will get worse should

Coronavirus: Children in South Sudan learn handwashing to keep themselves safe

World Vision is working with children in South Sudan, teaching them how to wash their hands properly during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Spaces in South Sudan. These programmes support the wellbeing of

Coronavirus: Plans for a unique humanitarian response

Isabel Gomes, World Vision's Global Director of Humanitarian Operations, shares how World Vision is responding to the coronavirus outbreak.
Syria or South Sudan are likely to face

Jermone Flynn trip to south-sudan

International Youth Day: Celebrating youth advocates at World Vision UK

On International Youth Day, World Vision UK's Dr Carine Le Borgne reflects on her work with youth advocates for our It Takes A World campaign.

World leaders must wake up to Ebola crisis as International Health Emergency declared

World leaders must wake up to the deadly Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), World Vision warns today.

Ebola death in Goma sparks fears of greater spread

The fight against Ebola has intensified after the first Ebola death in the major city of Goma in the DRC, World Vision warns today.
while World Vision South Sudan is monitoring carefully after a case was … only a matter of time before Ebola impacts South Sudan. We are on … because the local health capacity in South Sudan would struggle to cope with an

World Vision preparing for potential ‘catastrophic’ Ebola outbreak across East Africa

World Vision has mobilised staff across East Africa to prepare for any further spread of the deadly Ebola virus from an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
office in South Sudan has been commissioned by the Ministry of … and nutrition specialist at World Vision in South Sudan. … more to do. The big challenge we face in South Sudan and across the region is funding. But

First Ebola case confirmed in Uganda: Millions of children face a looming threat

Uganda’s health ministry has confirmed the country’s first case of Ebola, following the ongoing outbreak in DRC which has claimed the lives of almost 1,400 people.

Game of Thrones star Jerome Flynn meets South Sudan’s child soldiers

Actor shares "deeply moving" experiences of trip to war-torn country, as fears of full-blown conflict mount.
conflict is likely to flare up again in South Sudan unless a national army of government and … children in South Sudan. Jerome met traumatised children last month

World Vision aid worker wins prestigious 'Humanitarian of the Year' award

Christine Ngbaazande from South Sudan has been awarded a coveted humanitarian honor at the Bond International Development Awards in London.
South Sudan … Nepal and a fellow humanitarian from South Sudan. She collected her award at a prestigious … was nominated for her work with World Vision South Sudan inspiring activism for the rights and

From refugee to award-winning aid-worker: My journey as a woman in conflict zones

Christine Ngbaazande from Yambio has been awarded a coveted humanitarian honour at the Bond International Development Awards in London.
I live back in South Sudan and work for World Vision with marginalised … have been sexually abused. The war in South Sudan has caused immeasurable damage both

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International Women's Day: How incredible women inspire me as an aid worker

I know from experience that this resilient spirit is intrinsic in women all over the world, even in the most challenging of environments.
look at the facts objectively. About half of South Sudan’s over 12 million population are women. If … stories I have listened to are from South Sudan.