If the international community does not act swiftly to reverse the situation, 5.5 million people across the country could face unprecedented food insecurity by as early as July. NRC supports the calls for sustained funding and a collective response to address famine and extreme food insecurity.
“NRC staff will work tirelessly within these communities as they face their largest challenge yet, to overcome extreme hunger and starvation. However, aid organisations cannot do this alone,” warned Rehana Zawar, NRC’s Country Director in South Sudan.
“Staff safety and access has been a significant obstacle to supporting long-term food security. The communities we work with in these areas are exhausted by conflict and displacement, and unable to access services. We call on all relevant national actors and the international community to support efforts to end violence, and bring real and tangible change for the people in South Sudan,” said Zawar.
An NRC mobile response team is currently distributing food alongside the UN’s World Food Programme in Koch County. Other operations for families across the country continue, including programmes for food security, education, shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene.
Read more about our work in South Sudan here.
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