South Sudan
Hunger and Climate Crisis
South Sudan already faced a massive humanitarian crisis driven by relentless climate extremes. Now, the conflict in neighboring Sudan is driving up the cost of food and pushing more people into hunger.
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Record Levels of Hunger
A hunger emergency is looming on the border between South Sudan and Sudan. More than 830,000 people have fled the conflict in Sudan to find safety in South Sudan. These families arrive in a country already grappling with years of flooding, drought, increasing violence and surging food and fuel prices.
7.1M
people are facing extreme hunger
1.6M
children are malnourished
1M
people affected by floods
7.1M
people are facing extreme hunger
1.6M
children are malnourished
1M
people affected by floods
7.1M
people are facing extreme hunger
Causes of Hunger
WFP’s Crisis Response in South Sudan
The U.N. World Food Programme has been providing lifesaving support to millions of people in virtually all areas of the country that are accessible since independence in 2011 (and as part of Sudan since 1963).
Food & Cash
Food assistance is essential to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe in South Sudan. In 2023, WFP reached 3.6 million crisis-affected people,
including returnees and refugees, with food and cash-based transfers.
Nutrition
The right nutrition at the right time can save lives. Last year, WFP provided 1.5 million children under 5 and pregnant and breastfeeding women with specialized nutritious foods to treat and prevent acute malnutrition.
Climate Projects
WFP helps communities prepare for, cope with and recover from extreme weather events. Through resilience-building projects, WFP helps people build flood control dams and plant drought-tolerant crops.
Airdrops
Airdrops are a last resort for families trapped in dangerous, inaccessible areas. These places are cut off by conditions that make roads impassable. Airdrops allow WFP to reach these areas with emergency food.
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