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JUBA – It has been 32 years since a devastating genocide against Tutsis resulted in the deaths of more than one million people and divided the country of Rwanda. “An entire nation was shattered in a matter of weeks…

WESTERN EQUATORIA – Amani Ibrahim Kafi stands proudly in her uniform, representing the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) after nearly two decades of service amid conflict and displacement. During a two-day training…

BOR – For young people living in Bor, opportunities often feel out of reach in a region plagued by conflict, climate shocks, and economic hardship. But, for more than a 120 young men and women, a quiet revolution has started…

BOR – For Police Officer Ayen Deng Mach, embarking on a path that had long been dominated by men has always, not just been a privilege, but a duty. The decision she made twelve years ago to join the police service was…

JUBA - “Every time we succeed, we are not just removing explosive ordinances. We are also planting possibilities.” This compelling call to action from Nyoka Loice Scopas, representing the Women in Mine Action Network…

BOR – “Every time I visited the prison, I encountered female inmates who wanted to feel useful but didn’t know how. So, I decided to do something to help.” After 30 years working as a prison officer in her home country Gambia…

JONGLEI - South Sudan is ramping up its battle against wildlife crime through a dynamic multi-agency initiative that combines training, enforcement, and community engagement. The initiative, supported by the United Nations…

WESTERN EQUATORIA - “We have been living in fear. Whenever there is a small issue, they beat you and point their gun at you.” Gangura resident, Ester Naumba, explains the persistent tension between local communities and…

Juba - “His absence in our lives is immeasurable as is his continued presence that will always inform the way that we move through the world.” The enormous loss of Nicholas Haysom has resonated around the world but is felt…

Western Equatoria – As dawn breaks over Duduma, a community near Yambio, parents and local leaders gather under mango trees. Their focus is how to better protect their children so that they have the opportunity they deserve…

JONGLEI – “Regardless of the mistakes a person may make or the crimes they commit, they should always be recognized as human beings deserving of compassion and understanding.” This compelling message from UN Police Officer…

JONGLEI – Women across South Sudan continue to be subjected to the horror of sexual and gender-based violence, which causes immense emotional, psychological and physical damage. In the Jonglei region, persistent conflict has…