Ten-year-old Ayen walks daily to the Sobat River in Anackdiar Payam, where her family, displaced by conflict, relies on unsafe water for all basic needs. The contaminated river water especially during floods causes frequent illness, leaving Ayen often too weak to play. Her mother, Nyajuma, worries as sickness becomes routine for their children. Despite hardship, the community remains resilient but exhausted. Hope is emerging through a World Vision WASH project funded by the South Sudan Humanitarian Fund, which will provide safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services. For families like Ayen’s, access to clean water offers a chance for health, dignity, and a better future.

This feature story highlights how Faith and Development is building peace in Tonj North County through the leadership of Rev. Mary Awien. Once divided by tribal conflict, communities are now reconnecting through peace dialogues, shared markets, and reconciliation songs. Supported by World Vision’s Faith and Development programme, over 300 church leaders have been trained, reaching more than 1,620 community members.

Policy Brief | Famine Prevention & Food Security