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Our work in South Sudan<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our work in South Sudan<\/h1>\n\n\n

We add strategic value to Oxfam\u2019s work, contributing to accountable governance, inclusive peacebuilding, transformative education, resilient livelihoods, and humanitarian responses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Refugees from the conflict in Sudan, Saud Yosif Idris Mahmou, 40, and her children Asia and Hassan, at their temporary shelter in the transit center in Renk.
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15.000 learners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

are reached with accelerated education and skills development<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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734.000 vulnerable people<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

have been received humanitarian and resilience assistance by Oxfam<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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35 percent representation and leadership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

by women in the peace-building process and all levels of governance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Since gaining independence in 2011, South Sudan has been marked by climate crisis and conflict, forcing millions to flee and causing widespread food insecurity. By 2022, 8.9 million of the country\u2019s 12.4 million people were in need of humanitarian assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the peace agreement has brought renewed hope, clashes and insecurity continue to affect most parts of the country. Low levels of education, weak governance, and a lack of implementation of political decisions fuel local conflicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does Oxfam Denmark do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n


Oxfam Denmark works closely with local partners to share knowledge, strengthen networks, and maximize the impact of activities across the country. Our efforts focus on both humanitarian aid and building resilient livelihoods. We provide integrated, life-saving assistance to vulnerable people affected by conflict and disaster, particularly women and youth, through targeted seasonal cash transfers that help food-insecure households meet basic needs while protecting their livelihoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


We also support drought-affected farmers and other vulnerable households in improving both agricultural and non-agricultural production, increasing productivity, and expanding opportunities for income generation. In parallel, we promote inclusive peacebuilding by fostering dialogue between stakeholders, strengthening accountable governance, and empowering young people and women to organize and challenge harmful social norms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, we promote inclusive peacebuilding, focusing on conflict-sensitive programming, accountable governance, and strengthening the capacity of local actors and crisis-affected communities. We facilitate dialogue between stakeholders and help young people and women organize to challenge harmful social norms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When I was young, I didn\u2019t have the privilege of education. Girls were not allowed.(…)Now my daughter is not like me and gone without knowledge. My daughter is educated. We can\u2019t sign but now our children know how to sign and have acquired something more compared to us PTA adults.<\/em><\/p>\nSouth Sudanese mother
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Our projects engage directly with community groups, schools, women, and youth to strengthen their capacity to address local, gender, and conflict-related challenges in an inclusive, participatory, and transparent way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We work to advance literacy, education, and skills development for out-of-school learners. In collaboration with partner organisations, local authorities, and with support from multiple donors, we deliver gender-responsive education interventions tailored to vulnerable populations. These include adult literacy programmes, accelerated education opportunities, teacher training, and initiatives to strengthen the overall capacity and quality of the education system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From 2018 to 2022, we led a cross-border programme through a consortium of national and global partners, addressing the complex needs of communities affected by both conflict and displacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our peacebuilding efforts focus on inclusive and sustainable approaches. We prioritise conflict-sensitive programming, accountable governance, and the capacity-building of local actors and crisis-affected communities. We facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogues that tackle context-specific risks, improve inclusive public accountability mechanisms, and create spaces where diverse voices\u2014especially those of women and youth\u2014can shape decision-making processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also support women and young people to organise, build leadership, and actively challenge harmful social norms, enabling them to influence policies and drive positive social change within their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We help children from South Sudan go to school<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Millions of South Sudanese children have no access to education. Since the country\u2019s independence in 2011, war, climate change, and poverty have fuelled insecurity and unrest, with devastating consequences for children. It is currently estimated that 2.8 million children are out of school, and we know that children and young people who do not attend school are at greater risk of becoming child soldiers or child brides \u2013 making our work more important than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among other initiatives, we provide a specialised education programme that equips children with literacy skills and essential psychosocial support. We also place a particular focus on girls, as they are especially vulnerable in times of conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our goals in Sydsudan<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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