WFP faces $412 Million shortfall to address humanitarian crisis in South Sudan

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has announced on Tuesday March 4 a critical funding gap of $412 million for 2025 to address the urgent humanitarian needs in South Sudan.

The WFP stressed the importance of securing funds for essential food and nutrition aid, prepositioning supplies before the onset of the rainy season in May, and providing logistical support services to reach vulnerable populations. The agency warned that the situation remains dire due to the long-standing crisis in the country, exacerbated by economic challenges and climate-related shocks.

South Sudan continues to face severe food and nutrition insecurity, compounded by ongoing subnational violence, internal displacement, and environmental disasters such as floods and droughts. The situation has worsened following the conflict in neighboring Sudan, which has led to over one million refugees seeking shelter in South Sudan. The UN has projected that around 9.3 million people will require humanitarian assistance in 2025, a significant increase from the previous year, with over 1.8 million displaced internally.

The WFP further highlighted that approximately 6.1 million people are already experiencing acute food insecurity, with the number expected to rise to 7.7 million during the lean season of 2025. As the country faces an array of crises, including economic instability and political unrest, the WFP urgently calls for international support to help mitigate the growing humanitarian disaster and ensure that vital aid can reach those in need.