South Sudan
South Sudan is still plagued by violence. HI supports the most vulnerable populations, including people with disabilities, with a focus on inclusion and inclusive humanitarian action.
Our actions
An HI staff member sits with Oliver, who lost his leg in a mine accident. | © Dieter Telemans/HI
HI has been operating in South Sudan since 2006, with a mandate to support people with specific needs and increased vulnerabilities throughout the country. Our organisation contributes to the humanitarian response by integrating factors such as disability, gender, age and vulnerability into all its actions.
Based in Juba, HI carries out actions in various regions of the country and has longstanding partnerships with organisations of people with disabilities. HI’s activitiesinclude the comprehensive management of protection cases, with the inclusion of people with disabilities as a key crosscutting component. HI's projects in South Sudan range from emergency action to long-term interventions supporting resilience and recovery to help address the country's protracted crisis.
Areas of intervention
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Good news - January 2024
Good news in January at HI: mental health in Ukraine, inclusive development in Niger and Burkina Faso and sexual & reproductive health in South Sudan.
Promoting sexual and reproductive health for women with disabilities
Disabled people are too often left behind when it comes to knowing their sexual health rights. Thanks to Humanity & Inclusion and the WISH project, Asunta has a better understanding of her rights and available family planning resources.
HI’s race to protect vulnerable people against COVID-19 in a country with only 24 ICU beds
In South Sudan’s Juba County, Humanity & Inclusion's teams have identified more than 5,200 people with disabilities as well as very vulnerable people who need support as COVID-19 is spreading. Particularly vulnerable, most of them are already displaced from their homes, and face numerous barriers to protect themselves and stay safe from COVID-19.
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Background
South Sudan, independent since 2011, is dealing with persistent conflict, insecurity and serious humanitarian challenges.
Renewed conflicts in December 2013 and July 2016 have exacerbated the situation, with floods affecting half the country and displacing hundreds of thousands of people every year. Food insecurity remains pervasive due to inter-communal violence, population displacement and unrest in neighbouring countries.
Despite a peace agreement in 2018 and the formation of a government in 2020, South Sudan continues to struggle with political and economic instability, hindering development and governance.
Since 2023, the conflict in Sudan has had a significant impact on South Sudan, but the much-feared large-scale conflict has not materialised. However, the situation remains serious due to continued population displacement, with over 930,000 people crossing the border from Sudan since April 2023. The lack of donor funding has exacerbated the humanitarian crisis.
Despite progress in peace efforts, such as the support of the East African Community and the slow implementation of the peace agreement, the country continues to face challenges. The postponement of national elections from 2024 to 2026, due to logistical and security problems, is indicative of the country's political instability. However, the Tumaini Initiative peace talks in 2024 brought some hope, with a key agreement reached between the government and opposition factions on issues such as security, ceasefire and violence reduction, aimed at rebuilding trust and moving towards peace.
Beyond the humanitarian needs of some 7 million people, there is an urgent need to address the underlying issues that are impeding the implementation of transparent and unified governance, economic development, security sector reform and investment in public services.
- Number of HI staff: 42
- Programme created in: 2006
