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On July 9, 2011, South Sudan gained independence from Sudan to the north. Since then, however, various ethnic groups have been fighting for power. From 2013 to 2018, a civil war raged between the ethnic groups Dinka and Nuer - hundreds of thousands of people died and several million fled to other parts of the country or to neighboring countries. Most of the medical infrastructure was destroyed. In addition to the consequences of the armed conflict, the challenges in the East African country include a very high illiteracy rate as well as droughts and floods. In addition, the drinking water of hundreds of thousands of South Sudanese is polluted by the oil industry. According to the Human Development Report 2021/2022, more than ten million people live in the landlocked country.
Projects in this country
School construction promotes future prospects
For South Sudan, primary education means being able to resolve conflicts peacefully and find a self-determined way out of poverty. Sign of Hope supports the school operations of a sister order by building a modern elementary school for 800 students.
Food security through seed production
Food in sufficient quantity, quality and variety is scarce in South Sudan, knowledge about healthy nutrition is missing. Sign of Hope implements a project for the local production and marketing of seeds, vegetables and fruit, which directly benefits especially disadvantaged women.
Well rehabilitation for improved drinking water supply
Access to clean drinking water is severely limited, especially in the areas of South Sudan most affected by the violent conflicts. In order to make this vital resource available to the suffering population, Sign of Hope is rehabilitating 20 selected drinking water wells and ensuring their future...Country reports
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