Telling the ECSA Story

By Kenyi Evans, Senior Communications Officer, CARE South Sudan Fortifying Equality and Economic Diversification for Resilience (FEED II) is a groundbreaking women's empowerment initiative that leverages food security and livelihood strategies to transform lives in South Sudan. This ambitious project, implemented by a consortium led by World Vision in partnership with CARE and War Child Canada, and funded by Global Affairs Canada, spans seven states: Central Equatoria, Western Equatoria, Eastern Equatoria, Warrap, Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Western Bahr el Ghazal, and Jonglei. South Sudan's complex gender dynamics, shaped by traditional practices, decades of civil war, and the challenges of newfound nationhood, form the backdrop for FEED II's innovative approach. The Social Analysis and Action (SAA) methodology is at the heart of this initiative, a powerful tool designed to dismantle barriers that have long prevented women from assuming leadership roles in their communities.

CARE Sudan's Country Director Abdirahman visited a CARE-supported clinic. CARE International in Sudan. Abdirahman Ali, CARE Sudan's Country Director, issued this statement to draw urgent attention to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Sudan. In his recent visit to Kassala, Abdirahman saw the plight of the internally displaced people, after fleeing conflict from Sinnar and Sinjah, with temporary homes and limited basic needs. Abdirahman was uniquely positioned to witness the unfolding humanitarian disaster firsthand while understanding the broader implications and needs.   "Muna, a 43-year-old woman displaced from Sennar, exemplifies the suffering we're witnessing," said Abdirahman Ali CARE Sudan's Country Director. "She along with her husband, who is an amputee, and five children and thousands of others fled the conflict with nothing. They now face unimaginable conditions – lack of food, clean water, and sanitation – in makeshift camps in overcrowded sc

Akuac Abraham engages in a Q&A session with her colleagues in girls' club at Ganain Primary School. CARE International in South Sudan By Kenyi Evans, Senior Communication Officer, CARE South Sudan Akuac has always prioritized education, even when conflict forced her and 8,000 others to seek refuge at the UNMISS camp in Wau in 2016. After returning home in August 2022, she faced significant challenges. Having missed six years of schooling, Akuac struggled with fear and isolation from her former peers. Fortunately, CARE's " Addressing Violence against Women and Girls as Catalyst of Peace " project, funded by the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs, provided crucial support. This initiative transformed Akuac's life and helped her reintegrate into her community. Through girls' empowerment clubs, the project educated Akuac about her rights boosted her confidence, and facilitated new friendships. Crucially, it taught her how to protect herself from harm. Akuac,