"My work has become very risky nowadays. It even puts my family at risk, too. But I have to do it so I can help educate my fellow women what to do to stop the virus from spreading in their families and communities, and for them to receive the cash assistance so they can provide for their children’s needs."

"The girls’ ordeal of being married has begun. Reports are starting to come in from our supported schools that some of them are forced to marry while some got impregnated."

Together, World Vision and the Health Pooled Fund (HPF) has mobilized over 500 community health workers to urgently assist communities, as well as additional funding to respond to the health needs of over 400,000 people.

"This pandemic, as people’s movements become limited, can deprive malnourished children and mothers of critical life-saving nutrition services. In the capital city Juba alone, World Vision supports 87,294 people through the nutrition program."

"My job has empowered me. It has changed my life and that of my family’s for the better. I love working with vulnerable communities, especially people with special needs, because it shows me the true picture, the realities, of life.”

Farmers like Atim and her friends are dedicated to their work and they are happy. Now they are all worried about what will happen next with this coronavirus pandemic.

"Over a million children in South Sudan will miss the opportunity of going to school because of COVID19. This is a tremendous setback for the country's recovery and future", says Dr. Mesfin Loha, World Vision's Country Programme Director.

“These children need a safe and conducive environment to stay. They also need to go to school. Without proper care and nutrition, especially for the baby, she will continue being malnourished”, Yomima Watts, World Vision child protection staff says.