The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) announced on Monday that it had secured 5 million dollars to support resilience and humanitarian programs for children and families in South Sudan. The funding will target critical interventions in education, child protection, nutrition, and water, sanitation, and hygiene.
Noala Skinner, UNICEF’s representative in South Sudan, said the support will enable the agency to provide immediate relief while investing in sustainable programs to improve health, protection, and education. She emphasized that investing in children is an investment in the country’s future peace and stability and urged stakeholders to ensure unhindered access for implementing lifesaving initiatives.
UNICEF highlighted the scale of need in South Sudan, noting that 10 million people, including 5.3 million children, require humanitarian assistance. Over 2.8 million school-age children are out of school, and more than 7 million people are expected to face acute food insecurity by mid-2026, with malnutrition affecting over 2 million children under five.
The one-year funding will focus on strengthening systems and programs to withstand the country’s ongoing crises, including conflict, climate shocks, and economic instability, which continue to threaten the well-being of millions in South Sudan.
