2025 had been a challenging yet productive year for World Vision in South Sudan. Despite funding cuts and growing humanitarian needs, we pressed on—guided by our faith and our commitment to serve. The year had been a testament that when Christ is placed at the centre of our work, hope endures and impact is possible, even in the most difficult circumstances.

This story is about Vivian, a young mother in South Sudan, and her baby Shushu who became very sick from malnutrition. After losing her husband, Vivian struggled to take care of her children. Shushu was treated with medicine but did not get better until she started receiving the Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) at a nutrition center. The story shows how RUTF helps children recover, and how many families in South Sudan face hunger and malnutrition. It also shares Vivian’s hope for her daughter’s future, even while living in very hard conditions.

Press release highlights the impact the prolonged conflict has had on the lives of Sudan's children.

World Vision south Sudan Country Strategy 2026-2030

World Vision is influencing the adoption and implementation of policies relating to FGM in Kenya, Sudan, Somalia and Sudan. The policy brief highlights strategic policy recommendations targeting national governments, regional institutions donors faith and community leaders.

Situation Report 23

In response to the humanitarian impacts of the Cambodia–Thailand border conflict, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), in partnership with World Vision International in Cambodia, has provided lifesaving psychosocial support and cash assistance to thousands of internally displaced families in Preah Vihear and Oddar Meanchey provinces. More than 14,470 displaced people—mostly women and children—received psychosocial care to help address trauma, distress, and uncertainty caused by displacement. Additionally, 1,300 vulnerable families received multi‑purpose cash assistance, allowing them to meet urgent needs such as food, healthcare, and shelter while restoring dignity and choice. Implemented through safety centres and in close coordination with local authorities and specialised partners, the response prioritised protection, equity, and accountability, demonstrating a people‑centred approach to rebuilding resilience and hope among families affected by the crisis.

Dans le département de Torodi, marqué par l’insécurité et la précarité, l’histoire de Moussa Birgui illustre les souffrances liées au déplacement forcé et l’impact des aides humanitaires. En 2023, lui et sa famille de 22 membres ont fui leur village de Wasseybangou après des attaques violentes, incendies et enlèvements, laissant derrière eux terres et biens. Arrivés à Torodi, ils ont été accueillis avec compassion : une maison leur a été offerte et des programmes humanitaires ont soutenu les populations déplacées. Mais ces aides se sont raréfiées, et Moussa, agriculteur de naissance, peine à nourrir sa famille avec un petit champ peu fertile. En 2025, le projet « Integrated emergency & recovery assistance » de World Vision leur a fourni des kits alimentaires et des semences améliorées, permettant une meilleure récolte et un soulagement immédiat. Cette intervention a redonné dignité, espoir et résilience à Moussa et sa famille, faisant de l’aide humanitaire une véritable source d’espérance.

The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) update for South Sudan reveals a critical situation: over half of the country’s population is projected to experience crisis or worse levels of hunger (IPC Phase 3 and above) between April and July 2026. The report warns of a potential deterioration towards famine in areas affected by ongoing conflict and instability.

World Vision South Sudan staff support displaced families at Hai Malakal Cemetery in Juba through the John the Baptist Box initiative, providing clothes, shoes, and soap to vulnerable communities.