Poverty and food insecurity continue to jeopardise the lives of the South Sudanese population in this mostly rural country. Since becoming independent in 2011, many people of South Sudan have been living in ongoing poverty and insecurity. Out of an estimated population of over 12 million people, 7 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance – 4.8 million of which are unsure of from where they will find their next meal.

Armed conflict between communities has increased instability and displaced whole communities. With a collapse in public services, a severe lack of job opportunities and rising food prices, around two fifths of the population face severe food insecurity. What’s more, with additional pressures from climate change induced drought – the country is in crisis.

For many people in South Sudan life can be particularly challenging:

  • Almost 4 million people have been displaced internally and across neighbouring countries (UN World Food Programme, 2017)
  • 33% of children (age 6 months – 5 years) are chronically malnourished (UN World Food Programme, 2017)
  • 9 out of 10 households are dependent on fishing, forestry, livestock and crop farming (UN World Food Programme, 2017)
  • Life expectancy is just 56 years old (World Bank, 2015)

Islamic Relief in South Sudan

Sudan is the first country that Islamic Relief worked in, responding to famine in 1984, In recent years we’ve been working primarily to offer emergency and recovery assistance. With local government, organisations, people and communities we have rehabilitated water points, provide food aid and offer livelihood support to communities in a time of great crisis.

In light of the recent East Africa food crisis, we worked with other members of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) to provide emergency food packs. We now continue to provide essential emergency aid as part of our Islamic Relief East Africa emergency appeal. Our relief effort includes distributing critical food packs and essential medical supplies and hygiene kits. We have also ensure families have access to safe, clean water by improving water and sanitation infrastructure.

In addition to our ongoing emergency aid programme, we also provide seasonal Qurbani and Ramadan food assistance across South Sudan on a yearly basis.

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