Germany Funds Support for 500 Conflict-Affected Women and Girls in South Sudan

By Jenifer James

Germany has committed funding to support 500 conflict-affected women and girls in Kajo-Keji County, Central Equatoria State, through mental health, psychosocial support, and protection services aimed at helping survivors recover from trauma and strengthen their resilience.

The funding will enable Women for Justice and Equality (WOJE) to expand access to confidential, survivor-centered services designed to improve the psychosocial well-being of vulnerable women and girls affected by conflict.

In a press release issued on Wednesday, Nicole A. Hofmann, Chargée d’affaires a.i. and Head of Cooperation at the German Embassy in Juba, stated that the support reflects Germany’s commitment to assisting vulnerable communities and strengthening protection services in South Sudan.

“Germany is continuously supporting the people of South Sudan. We focus on the needs of the most vulnerable groups,” Hofmann said.

“Through this engagement with the organization Women for Justice and Equality, we want to show our support for the conflict-affected women and girls in Kajo-Keji County.”

She emphasized that the funding would help ensure that beneficiaries receive appropriate mental health and psychosocial support.

“By funding their project, we will ensure that the 500 conflict-affected women and girls receive adequate, confidential, and survivor-centered mental health and psychosocial support services,” she added.

The project will also strengthen protection services through confidential information management, case management, safe referrals, and community-based protection mechanisms.

According to project details, 100 of the most vulnerable beneficiaries will receive dignity assistance, while another 100 conflict-affected women will benefit from economic empowerment activities.

These activities will include kitchen gardening and vegetable production, business support tailored to individual needs, and Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) to improve women’s economic resilience.

The intervention will specifically target 500 conflict-affected women and girls in Tipere, with beneficiaries selected based on their vulnerability and protection needs.

Hofmann reaffirmed Germany’s continued commitment to South Sudan, describing the country as Germany’s second-largest bilateral donor partner.

Kajo-Keji County has experienced insecurity and violence that have displaced thousands of civilians, particularly women and children, increasing the need for protection and essential support services.