South Sudan

69% of the population needs emergency humanitarian aid

95% of the population depends on livelihoods that are vulnerable to climate change

1.8 million internally displaced persons

285,144 people assisted

More than a decade after independence and nearly seven years after signing a peace agreement, South Sudan remains in the grip of a deep and persistent humanitarian crisis.

In 2025, approximately 9.3 million people – nearly 70% of the population – are in need of humanitarian assistance due to a combination of factors. Displacement, linked to mass arrivals from neighboring Sudan and intercommunal violence, has compounded endemic malnutrition, measles and cholera epidemics, and extreme weather events (floods, droughts).

In addition, 95% of the population depends on vegetable production, fishing, or livestock farming to meet their needs. These livelihoods are particularly vulnerable to climate hazards, which exacerbates food insecurity.

The risk of a return to internal conflict, exacerbated by recent political and community tensions, as well as restrictions on humanitarian access in several regions, threatens to plunge the country into an even more serious crisis if a coordinated international response is not strengthened.

12 million inhabitants
192nd out of 193 countries on the Human Development Index

Mission
opened in 2006
Team 11 international staff
61 national staff
Budget 6.7M€

SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL works in South Sudan with populations affected by conflict and internal displacement, as well as with people who have recently arrived in the country fleeing conflict in Sudan.

Our actions cover essential needs such as access to drinking water, hygiene, sanitation, and strengthening food production.

In addition to responding to emergencies, we work to strengthen the resilience of local and displaced communities by improving access to essential services and livelihoods.

Every day, our teams work to preserve the dignity and health of the most vulnerable people.

Partners

Institutional and private financial partners CDCS, BHA, ECHO, FCDO, Khalsa Aid International

Operational partners World Relief, NRC, DRC, Medair and national NGOs

Integrated response to acute multisectoral needs

WASH (water, hygiene, and sanitation) assistance for the essential and vital needs of displaced populations and/or those exposed to epidemic risks
Emergency aid to strengthen food security for vulnerable communities and limit the risk of epidemics

Increase the self-reliance of host populations and returnees

Strengthen access to food production and markets for displaced populations and host communities

Increase the resilience of the population to natural disasters

Capacity building in the design of flood-resistant structures
Development of community infrastructure with local materials for resource management for sustainable impact