In parts of South Sudan, millions of people are fleeing their homes in search of food and security. In February 2017, famine was declared in parts of the country, affecting 5.5 million people – that’s half of South Sudan’s population that will face life-threatening hunger this year. With so many people on the move and in need of assistance, HI is concerned that vulnerable people–pregnant women, older people, and people with disabilities–may be forgotten.
Paul Critchley, HI’s program director in South Sudan explains the situation on the ground, “It is currently very difficult to reach people most in need. Many roads are impassable after the rains and others are simply too dangerous. The people we work with are displaced, malnourished, and traumatized. Their health needs, both physical and mental, are huge.”
With your help, we can provide urgently needed emergency rehabilitation care, food kits, and other essential items, bringing relief to families in desperate need and helping to prevent permanent disabilities caused by malnutrition in children.