12 December 2023

South Sudan Appeal

Humanitarian Action is at the core of UNICEF’s mandate to realize the rights of every child. This edition of  Humanitarian Action for Children  – UNICEF’s annual humanitarian fundraising appeal – describes the ongoing crises affecting children in South Sudan; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations; and the donor support …, Appeal highlights, In 2024, South Sudan will face significant humanitarian needs alongside drastic cuts to aid budgets . In 2024, 9.4 million people, including 5 million children, 2.2 million women and 1.3 million people with disabilities will require humanitarian assistance. Conflict and insecurity, health epidemics, influxes of returnees and refugees, climate…, Key planned targets, Health icon 720,000 people affected by health emergencies reached with primary health care services Nutrition icon 350,000 children with severe wasting admitted for treatment Child protection icon 82,500 children/caregivers accessing community-based mental health and psychosocial support Wash icon 700,000 people accessing a sufficient quantity and…, Funding requirements for 2024, Country needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, South Sudan will face a complex year in 2024, with increasing vulnerability, growing humanitarian needs and severe aid budget cuts. The political environment is fragile, with attention focused on fulfilling the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan, and on elections in December. In 2024, 9.4 million…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, UNICEF will assist the most vulnerable women and children in the hardest-to-reach areas, aligned to the country’s Humanitarian Response Plan. Innovative, multi-sector approaches to assistance are expected to save lives, alleviate suffering, maintain dignity and protect children's rights. Priority will be given to programmes addressing the needs of…, Programme targets, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2023, 2024 www.unicef.org/appeals/south-sudan HumanitarianAction for Children South SudanHIGHLIGHTS In 2024, South Sudan will face significant humanitarian needs alongside drastic cuts to aid budgets. In 2024, 9.4 million people,1 including 5 million children,2 2.2 million women and 1.3 million people with disabilities will require humanitarian…