Thursday, April 9, 2026

“We were afraid to even fetch water” — A South Sudanese’ journey back to safety from Sudan

Since April 2023, the crisis in Sudan has forced thousands of families to flee violence. Amidst uncertainty, they seek safety across the border with little more than what they can carry. Among them is Angelina Mawien Deng, a South Sudanese and a mother of eight whose journey back to South Sudan reflects the reality faced by many. Her story is just one of countless others—families uprooted by conflict, returning home to rebuild their lives from nothing, and relying on community support and humanitarian assistance to begin again.

Angeline

“We were afraid to even fetch water” — A South Sudanese’ journey back to safety from Sudan

Since April 2023, the crisis in Sudan has forced thousands of families to flee violence. Amidst uncertainty, they seek safety across the border with little...

Achuany

Turning classrooms in Malakal into places of hope

In Malakal in Upper Nile State, many children have long tried to learn without the most basic tools. At a primary school located inside the Protection of...

Nyanyau

A Pen, A Notebook, A Future: A young girl’s dream in South Sudan

For many children in Upper Nile State, going to school is not just about learning. It is about overcoming barriers. For 13-year-old Nyanyau, one of those...

Anyiel

From temporary teacher to lifelong calling: A woman’s impact in Malakal

In a place where schools often lack resources and female teachers are few, teachers do more than teach—they open doors. With the right support, they help...

Mary Laku

Mary’s mission: Empowering women and protecting children in Munuki

In Munuki Payam, Juba County, where hardship often hides behind closed doors, one woman is quietly transforming her community. As a volunteer with World...

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From salary delays to self-reliance: How a South Sudanese father built a thriving farm

For years, David Mangok Ador believed his family’s survival depended on a government salary that often arrived months late. As the Payam Administrator of...

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Strength in adversity: How Nyanyai became a pillar of hope in her community

When conflict forced Nyanyai Riak to leave her home in Twic County, she arrived in Kuajok with little certainty about how she would provide for her six...

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A fresh start for Buman: Finding courage and purpose through the Empowered Worldview

Buman was only 12 years old when conflict forced her family to flee to the Malakal Protection of Civilians site. Growing up in displacement shaped much of...

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Empowered Worldview: Restoring hope and faith among the displaced in South Sudan

When conflict in Malakal destroyed John Tuk Awi’s business, he lost everything — his income, his stability, and the future he had been building for his...

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Harvesting hope: A father’s journey towards self-reliance in South Sudan

In Kuac South village in Warrap State, South Sudan, providing for a family of 13 once felt impossible for 45-year-old Joseph Ayok Ayok. But one Sunday in...

25-year-old mother of three

Life outside Tambura and the Struggle for Stability in Yambio

Renewed localised conflict in Western Equatoria displaced thousands from Tambura County, forcing families like Julian’s to rebuild their lives in Yambio...

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Beyond Survival: Empowering Families Through Saving for Transformation

The EPIC project in Juba County empowers displaced families like Rejoice Poni’s through savings groups and affordable loans. By building trust in financial...

South Sudanese child

Hope in a sachet; Fighting malnutrition in South Sudan

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...

Alic Ngor Juet

A South Sudanese woman rising above adversity through strength and learning

Meet Alic, a strong South Sudanese woman who overcame adversity, from childhood illness and domestic violence to devastating floods. Through participation...

South Sudanese women

A market stall restores hope and dignity for women in Aweil East

A new market stall in Madhol Payam, Aweil East, funded by World Vision and Germany, empowers women like Nyadak Akol with hope, dignity, and livelihoods.

South Sudanese girls

Let the game begin! Inter-school football tournament for girls champions equal access to education

A football tournament in Juba, South Sudan, empowers girls to learn, lead, and dream big—proving sports can build confidence and promote equality in...

South Sudanese returnees

Finding home again: A South Sudanese returnee family starts anew in Aweil East

In Aweil East County of Northern Bahr El Ghazal, hope is slowly returning to families displaced by conflict. Among them is Deng Nguac Kuot, a soft-spoken...

Cholera story

Against all odds: How health and hygiene campaigns are empowering Sudanese refugee mothers to defeat Cholera in the camp

Despite the lingering threat of cholera across parts of South Sudan’s Upper Nile state, especially in Renk, Sudanese refugee mothers like Nasime are...

Local communities in South Sudan

Letting communities 'lead: participative dialogues in Twic and Gogrial West

Local communities in Twic and Gogrial West in South Sudan are working together to improve their villages through the ECRP II project. They are sharing...

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Hope in Hardship: Nyanakoch’s Story of Survival and Growth

An inspiring story of hope and change. Living in an IDPs camp in South Sudan, Nyanakoch faced many challenges after losing her husband. Thanks to the Right...

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Becoming a leader: Refugee mother finds voice and courage in South Sudan’s refugee camp

The inspiring journey of Abiri Athaire, a refugee mother in South Sudan who found her voice and leadership. Through economic empowerment and community...

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Meet Kadija: A refugee’s journey to hope and safety in South Sudan

Read Kadija Hussein’s inspiring journey from conflict in Sudan to safety in South Sudan. Through resilience and the support of humanitarian organisations...

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Empowered Worldview spurs mindset changes among communities in South Sudan

Learn how local families, farmers, and faith actors are using their own skills and resources to improve their lives, start new businesses, and build...

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Boosting school attendance in South Sudan—One school desk at a time

A story about schoolchildren in Melut County, South Sudan, who used to sit on stones in school because there were no desks. With support from EMPOWER, they...