article / October 9, 2023
After a historic drought, Somalia now braces for El Niño rains: At least a million people at high risk of flooding
After a brutal and historic drought in 2022, Somalia now braces for the El Niño rains. Forecasts warn that the El Niño rains, expected to start in October and last until October would trigger severe flooding in southern and central Somalia.
On Thursday of last week, Baidoa, the capital city of South West State, south central Somalia was the epicentre of heavy rains that lasted at least 12 hours. The rains that started the evening of Wednesday continued through the night into Thursday morning, causing flash floods in the aftermath, with significant damage to infrastructure.
press release / November 29, 2023
Joint statement: Beyond relief assistance, US-funded multi-year emergency projects reinforce the importance of long-term resilience strengthening interventions in South Sudan’s fragile states
Joint press statement of World Vision South Sudan, Norwegian Refugee Council, and Catholic Relief Services about the closeout of three USAID Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance-funded Multi-Year Emergency Food Security Projects in South Sudan
publication / January 19, 2024
East Africa Annual Report 2023
This annual report provides an overview of World Vision’s work in the East Africa Region from October 2022 to September 2023.
landing page / August 18, 2023
Global Hunger Crisis Response in Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria and Yemen
article / January 16, 2024
El Niño-Induced Floods Wreak Havoc in Kenya, leaving thousands in need of Humanitarian Assistance
Relentless rains caused havoc in Kenya, submerging homes, displacing families, and causing widespread destruction calling for urgent humanitarian aid and support as communities grapple with the aftermath.
article / November 26, 2023
South Sudan: Raising healthier, happier children at Makpandu Refugee Camp
Refugees at Makpandu Refugee Camp are on the road to raising healthier, happier children.
article / November 26, 2023
Shifting the narrative: Rural women cultivating good for all in South Sudan
Here's a spotlight on the incredible work South Sudanese women are cultivating good for all -- how they are reversing cultural norms that have disadvantaged them, and boldly shifting the narrative from powerless to becoming empowered women capable to transform their future.
article / November 26, 2023
Equal opportunities for all: Investing on youth in South Sudan through vocational training
The youth can play key roles in transforming communities in building a better, safer, and more sustainable future in South Sudan.
article / May 27, 2023
World Vision in South Sudan responds to the influx of refugees and returnees from Sudan
The unrelenting crisis in Sudan has uprooted thousands of children and their families from their homes into forced migration within and out of the country, generating a severe humanitarian crisis across the region.
article / August 16, 2023
Paying it forward: Life in the refugee camp inspired me to become a humanitarian in South Sudan
Meet James Ring Ring, WV South Sudan Education and Protection lead. Here he reflects on his childhood growing up in a refugee camp and how his life there helped him find his life’s purpose of serving people who are in need the most.