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The together with and partners launched yesterday a Back-to-school initiative to improve access to education for better learning opportunities and outcomes and long-term stability and prosperity of the communities.

, United Nations OCHA Utenriksdepartementet (Norge) & Global Partnership for Education for their continued support in providing quality education for children across the country.

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"We are thrilled that 43,800 people, mainly women and children, will benefit from clean and safe water, leading to improved sanitation and hygiene at household levels, health facilities and schools" said UNICEF South Sudan Representative Hamida Lasseko at the handover ceremony of the water supply system in , today.

Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) through KfW Bankengruppe for their continued support in providing clean and safe and their families in
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Germany and UNICEF inaugurate new Water Supply System in Torit Press release Germany and UNICEF inaugurate new Water Supply System in Torit 22 July 2024 Home Press centre Germany and UNICEF inaugurate new Water Supply System in Torit UNICEF South Sudan/ Richard Ruati Torit, South Sudan – 22 July 2024 – Today marks a significant milestone for the residents ...

When we think of taking action on climate change - we must think of children and young people.

They are the ones who will live with the decisions we make today.

Join us in standing with young people like Steven, Gloria and Butrus as they demand their rights.

continues to be a challenge for children and families arriving from , as well as hundreds of thousands of displaced people.

Thanks to Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) through KfW Bankengruppe United Nations OCHA Netherlands Embassy in South Sudan 한국국제협력단(Korea International Cooperation Agency)
& Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, UNICEF South Sudan is working to ensure that children in and those traveling from have access to safe water and other lifesaving necessities.

Harnessing the abundance of the sun ☀️ in South Sudan for better healthcare services!

Read 👇how with support from the World Bank , UNICEF South Sudan is solarising across 🇸🇸 to improve access to prenatal care and help save the lives of women and children.

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Reviving health service delivery through renewable energy Embracing the Power of the Sun: How solarizing Health Facilities is powering healthcare in South Sudan

These children are attentively taking note as class in ongoing at a child-friendly space in !

Thanks to United Nations OCHA the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office U.S. Department of State: Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, the EU, USAID South Sudan, UNICEF South Sudan is helping children who fled conflict in , to continue learn, play and heal at child-friendly spaces.

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History in the making in .

Today the Ministry of Health - Republic of South Sudan together with UNICEF South Sudan and WHO - Republic of South Sudan Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance launched the nationwide rollout of the R21 Malaria Vaccine.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office USAID South Sudan World Bank for their support in the fight against Malaria

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Today marks the launch of the rollout of the R21 vaccine in a monumental step in combating malaria and protecting children's health.

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South Sudan Launches R21 Malaria Vaccine Rollout to Protect Children Press release South Sudan Launches R21 Malaria Vaccine Rollout to Protect Children 16 July 2024 Home Press centre South Sudan Launches R21 Malaria Vaccine Rollout to Protect Children UNICEF South Sudan/Isaac 16 July 2024, Juba, South Sudan - In a historic move to combat the devastating impact of mal...

Young people are the leaders of today & the future!

This World Youth Skills Day & every day, let's continue to support children & young people in & around the 🌍 with the right skills to help shape a better tomorrow for all generations.

Tomorrow is World Youth Skills Day.

Young people need to be equipped to face challenges and help create a better🌍.

What skills do you think are important for young people today and for the future?

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Thanks to Netherlands Embassy in South Sudan Auswärtiges Amt 한국국제협력단(Korea International Cooperation Agency), UNICEF South Sudan is improving WASH facilities in schools and communities in South Sudan.

In Bor, UNICEF partnered with young people and the Municipal Council to plant trees as a measure toward building a climate-resilient future. UNICEF Young Reporters are planting trees to combat climate change and promote environmental sustainability.

In recent years, South Sudan has been gripped by climate change crises, including floods and droughts that affect children negatively.

Join us in celebrating these remarkable South Sudan young people in Bor and their efforts to improve the world by planting trees to address climate change challenges. Together, we can create a brighter, greener future for all!

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Good schools infrastructure and trained teachers are vital in offering children Quality Education stability, and structure.

Read how UNICEF South Sudan and Global Partnership for Education work together to secure a brighter future for children in South Sudan 👇
https://www.unicef.org/southsudan/stories/building-dreams-transforming-education-south-sudan

is gearing up to launch the vaccine on July 16th through intensified social and behaviour change activities conducted by the Integrated Community Mobilization Network (ICMN) to ensure communities in malaria-burdened counties are well-informed about the vaccine.

In Rajaf East Payam, Central Equatoria State, social mobilisers utilise solar-powered radios and conduct door-to-door campaigns to raise awareness about the malaria vaccine.

The malaria vaccine is recommended for children aged 5-18 months.

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is proud to continue working with the South Sudan Government to achieve a more prosperous future .

We're proud to mark the successful conclusion of the Health Pooled Fund (HPF) programme in South Sudan!

Launched in 2012, HPF played a pivotal role in supporting the Ministry of Health (MoH) South Sudan to deliver essential health services across the country, with a strong emphasis on maternal and child health.

Through collaborative efforts with our partners led by Crown Agents, Montrose International and International Procurement Agency b.v. we've made significant strides in healthcare accessibility and quality. As we reflect on this journey over the next few weeks, we extend our gratitude to everyone involved for their dedication and support!

The right to dream and achieve big!

Every girl deserves an opportunity and a supporting environment to pursue her dream and thrive.

Together, we can work towards the end of in

“Setting up the water supply at the transit camp is a practical step’’ says Charles, WASH Officer in Renk .

Read 👇how UNICEF South Sudan is collaborating with the South Sudan Government and partners to ensure that children and families fleeing the Sudan conflict have access to clean and safe water.

How an emergency water plant brings hope amidst crisis in Renk Partners Steps in to Repair Urban Water Treatment Plant, Ensuring Clean Water for Thousand

Since its launch in 2022, the Lologo Water Treatment Plant is serving 35,000 people in Juba through 18 Kiosks for displaced people and host communities.

In a recent joint monitoring visit, KfW and UNICEF South Sudan officials toured and interacted with kiosk operators, beneficiaries, and government counterparts to acquaint themselves with the water services. As a result, the monitoring visit informed the Ministry of Water Resources and Urban Water Cooperation with better mechanisms to ensure the continuation and sustainability of the water plant.

“I call upon everyone to plant at least 5 trees and you can start today or tomorrow. This will make a great difference,” said Naomi a Young reporter in .

Read 👇about young people’s call for

Restoring Our Land A Call to Action on World Environment Day

Hope and joy as Nyang a young boy in is reunited with his family.

Read 👇how, with support from USAID South Sudan and the European Union, UNICEF South Sudan and partners are changing lives through case management and mental health psychosocial support services for children and youth in conflict with the law.

Violence prevention and reduction – Creating trust among youth and adolescent labelled as gangs A story of a passionate case worker helping gangs in Rajaf detention Centre.

Exciting times ahead for healthcare in !

The Health Pooled Fund South Sudan is transitioning into the Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP) to improve services across the country.

Stay tuned for updates on this new chapter on health in South Sudan!

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When we invest in children’s education, they discover their talent, develop skills, and find solutions for a better 🌍.

UNICEF South Sudan will continue working with the Government and partners to ensure has an equal opportunity to thrive and write its own future.

Imagine waking up on your period, expected to do daily chores and attend school with no sanitary pads. This is the reality for many girls in South Sudan.

Read how Young Reporters are calling for change for girls and women. 👇

Menstrual Hygiene and WASH Challenges: The Untold Story of Girls in South Sudan UNICEF young Reporters shed light on the issues that affect the children and young people in South Sudan concerning Water, Sanitation and Hygiene service

"My favorite subject is science because I want to be a doctor in the future and help people," said Salwa in Yambio, .

Read how, thanks to Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) through KfW Bankengruppe, UNICEF and World Food Programme through the Joint Resilient Project continue to provide children like Salwa, with the best start to their education 👇
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