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Feature Story

South Sudanese Woman Digs Back and Rebuilds Her Livelihood

Rose Awit Akol Deng runs two lucrative restaurants, one in Awiel of Northern Bahr el Ghazal and another in Kuacjok of Warrap States. Not the four star, five star or whatever state of the art restaurants but Awit has a very lucrative business on her hands.

Akuot Goor
November 14, 2023

Feature Story, Humanitarian

Huge Needs, 40 Years in Service Provision, MSF Trudges On

By Okech Francis In 1983, a group of men and women working with Médecins Sans Frontières arrived in Southern Sudan in an urgency to meet the needs of refugees and host communities affected by conflict. Neighboring Uganda was undergoing a…

Akuot Goor
November 13, 2023

Feature Story, Humanitarian

Cassava crop a boon for hunger prone Warrap state

Cassava is another crop helping communities overcome challenges produced by the climate crisis in Gogrial West County of Warrap State. The introduction of cassava crop by the World Food Programme (WFP) early this year has become a boon for a population that is prone to climatic shocks such as flooding and drought in Warrap state.

Akuot Goor
November 13, 2023

Feature Story

Peace Turns South Sudanese Vegetable Farmer’s Passion into Profit

By Simon Deng She waited, saw the peace deal holding, then dived deep into her passion-vegetable production. “Passion Farm” is the name Jozela Simon Baba coined for her vast gardens of Sukuma wiki, Cucumber, Spinach, Okra and Eggplants on a…

Akuot Goor
November 9, 2023

Feature Story, Humanitarian

Over 104 children treated for malnutrition in Yambio

Nelson a one and half year old child was rushed to Yambio primary health care center last week while vomiting and also with diarrhea.

Akuot Goor
November 8, 2023

Feature Story

South Sudan peace provides ground to fill family bellies

By Wilson Bol Before South Sudan started implementing a peace deal in 2018, Nyabeni Koang Ruot was a dejected hustler who could barely get consistency in providing for her family’s daily meals. Now with peace being enjoyed in the country,…

Akuot Goor
November 7, 2023

Feature Story

UN funded solar-powered water project transforms livelihoods in Yambio

Hundreds of families in Yambio town have been relieved the difficulty of walking long distances to fetch water at congested borehole water points, after the solar-powered water taps were inaugurated recently by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and government.

Akuot Goor
November 7, 2023

Feature Story, Humanitarian

Rice farming transforms livelihoods in Twic County of Warrap State

Rice farming is transforming communities in Twic County of Warrap State into becoming more resilient and self-sufficient.

Akuot Goor
November 6, 2023

Feature Story, Humanitarian

WFP built dyke eases access to education and health services in Gogrial West County

A dyke road built with support from the World Food Programme (WFP) in Malualbul Village of Gogrial West County in Warrap state has eased access to market, schools and healthcare.

Akuot Goor
November 6, 2023

Feature Story

Sweet potatoes boost children’s nutrition in South Sudan

By Benjamin Takpiny Sweet potatoes have performed wonders for families in Warrap state as they struggle relent amid harsh climatic conditions. The climate resilient crop matures quickly, survives dry conditions, and has health benefits for consumers. Sweet potato is a…

Akuot Goor
November 3, 2023

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