by Philipp Hayoz | 21. April 2023 | Drought, Ethiopia, Horn of Africa, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan
Rainfall in parts of the Horn of Africa. © WFP After dry and hot weather conditions in January and February and a corresponding prolongation of the drought in the Horn of Africa, seasonal rains from March to May started on time in equatorial areas of the region and...
by Philipp Hayoz | 30. March 2023 | About VSF-Suisse, Meet VSF!, South Sudan
Who are you and where are you from? My name is Juru Rose Manson Nyara, I am 30 years old and I come from Kajokeji in Central Equatoria State, South Sudan. However, I was born and raised in one of the refugee camps in Adjumani, Uganda. What is your learned or studied...
by Philipp Hayoz | 28. March 2023 | Animal health, Capacity building, South Sudan
Children and youth at a cattle camp near Rubkona, South Sudan. South Sudan, the world’s youngest country, has experienced flooding for the last four years with devastating effects for its population. In Unity State for example, which is located in the north and...
by Philipp Hayoz | 9. August 2022 | Drought, Ethiopia, Food security, Horn of Africa, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan
Picture: Somali region, Ethiopia © FAO/Michael Tewelde The food crisis in the Horn of Africa has been worsening despite major humanitarian efforts and the latest forecasts for the coming months are worrying. The ongoing drought, rising food prices, lack of...
by Philipp Hayoz | 24. March 2022 | Animal health, Capacity building, South Sudan
In South Sudan, horses and especially donkeys play a central role both in cultivating the fields and as a means of transportation and valuable possession for the families. With our AWELAD project we aim to improve the health of horses and donkeys as well as sensitize...
by Philipp Hayoz | 15. February 2022 | Animal health, South Sudan
Many of our activities are aimed specifically at women – among other things, they aim to strengthen the role of women in society. In South Sudan, for example, we are working with local communities to show them the positive aspects of giving women a more active role in...
