In light of the severe flooding crisis in the Greater Upper Nile region of South Sudan, Mission 21 has announced decisive measures to support the affected communities.
Since September 2023, seasonal flooding has affected more than 900,000 people, displacing over 420,000 people and causing serious damage to infrastructure and outbreaks of waterborne diseases such as cholera.
The crisis was recently exacerbated by the opening of the Jinja Dam on Lake Victoria in Uganda, which led to a massive water outflow of 2400 cubic meters per second into South Sudan. Families once again lost their homes and had to flee to higher ground where basic resources are lacking.
"The situation is acute and requires a rapid response," emphasizes Dorina Waldmeyer, Programme Manager South Sudan at Mission 21. The organization will provide emergency aid, including food distributions and urgently needed goods. Temporary camps with clean water, sanitary facilities and health services will be set up to contain the spread of disease.
Long-term measures are also planned, including rebuilding homes, restoring livelihoods and repairing damaged infrastructure. Of particular importance is the promotion of sustainable land and water management practices as well as investment in disaster preparedness and flood prevention training at community level.
Mission 21 calls for international support to tackle the escalating humanitarian crisis in South Sudan and build long-term resilience to climate-related disasters.
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