Over 90 households in Gogrial West County receive humanitarian assistance

By Jenifer James

Over 90 households in Gogrial West County in Warrap State have received humanitarian assistance from Kamsur General Trading Company comprising of blankets and other necessities.

Warrap State Minister of Information, William Wol told journalists last week that around 184,000 households have been affected by the floods, with 157 individuals suffering snake bites, six of whom died.

He noted that 280 schools both primary and secondary have been destroyed, leaving thousands of students without access to education, adding that numerous homes have also been destroyed, leaving many families in urgent need of shelter and basic supplies.

“We are grateful for their support. They have delivered essential non-food items for 100 households in Gogrial West. This aid is crucial as many families have lost everything,” said Wol.

The donation from Kamsur General Trading Company included mosquito nets, tarpaulins, and blankets.

Since mid-July, Warrap State has been grappling with widespread flooding, which has affected all its counties.

Wol called on humanitarian organizations and private sector partners to help address the crisis.

He acknowledged Kamsura General Trading Company’s contribution, noting the importance of private sector involvement in disaster response.

Meanwhile, the Executive Director of Kamsur Trading Company, Chris Marino Pasiko, explained that the assistance followed an assessment conducted in December, which revealed the dire situation facing flood-affected households.

 “We found that nearly 100 households were severely impacted. Our delivery today includes mosquito nets, tarpaulins, and blankets. This support will soon be extended to Tonji County and parts of Western Bahr El Ghazal State, which is River Jur County,” said Pasiko.

Pasiko emphasized the company’s commitment to provide health-related assistance, as communities have raised concerns over the lack of adequate healthcare services.

One of the beneficiaries, Elizabeth Kauch, expressed gratitude for the aid but highlighted ongoing challenges such as food shortages and healthcare needs.

“The support is helpful, though not enough. We urge other organizations and well-wishers to step in and provide additional assistance,” she said.

According to the UNHCR report of last year, about 893,000 people are flood-affected in 42 counties and the Abyei Administrative Area, with Unity and Warrap states accounting for over 40 percent of the affected population.