South Sudan
Background
South Sudan is the youngest country in Africa. It was founded in 2011 and has 11 million inhabitants. There have been a lot of armed conflicts going on in the North of the country and later, due to inner-state fights for land and political power. Due to these fragile circumstances the people of South Sudan have been suffering for years. Insecurity is both political and economic, and food security is at threat. Livestock farming is the main pillar of livelihood and it plays an important socio-economic role. Nonetheless, both agriculture and livestock are affected by armed conflicts; the farmers and sheepherders cannot survive on agropastoralism – a mixture of agriculture and livestock farming – anymore.
Half of the 12 million inhabitants of South Sudan are children, of which a third suffers from acute malnutrition. In addition, almost 0.6 million children are growing up as orphans, as armed conflicts, natural disasters and food shortages have cost many lives.
Key activities
- Supporting community animal health workers to provide veterinary services and protect livestock-based livelihoods in underserved areas
- Providing vegetable seeds, tools, and training to improve food and nutrition security of displaced households
- Championing the animal welfare-conscious use of donkeys and oxen for ploughing to enhance agricultural productivity
- Establishing fruit tree nurseries to promote reforestation and diversify income sources
- Working with peace committees to mediate conflicts around natural resources
Facts
On the ground since: 1995
Number of current projects: 9
Number of staff: 33
Offices: Country Offcie in Juba and 5 Field Offices
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA, supports programmes in this country.
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News
Inspiring encounters in 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...
Update: Drought and food crisis in the Horn of Africa
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...
Animal Health Services for Horses and Donkeys in 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...