Seeds of Hope: How Rebecca is Leading a Community Transformation in South Sudan
Rebecca Akuol proudly displayed her harvested groundnuts on her farm in Kolyang, Bor County, Jonglei. Sarah Thon/CARE In the heart of Kolnyang Boma, a parched landscape etched with resilience, lives Rebecca Akuol Anyieth. A mother of six, her days were once a relentless cycle of struggle, marked by empty stomachs and the weight of unmet needs. Like countless women in Bor, Jonglei state, she toiled under the dual burdens of farming and family, her spirit as weathered as the land. "We stuck in a daily cycle of trying to survive ," Rebecca recalls. "Our fields yielded barely enough food . The men were distant, lost in the world of cattle. But now, there's a change. We work together, dream together, and our harvest is a testament to our unity." In South Sudan, communities face severe challenges that hinder their development and well-being. The country grapples with underdevelopment, recurring conflict, food insecurity, and poverty, making it one of the mos