Despite the signing of a peace agreement in August 2015, the political and economic situation in South Sudan has remained fragile and resulted in renewed outbreak of violence in Juba in July 2016, thus further worsening the already dire humanitarian situation and raising fears of a new outbreak of all-out war throughout the country. Since Dec 2013, the conflict has devastated the lives of millions of South Sudanese and displaced more than 2.3 million people. 4.8 million people (well over one third of the population) experience crisis, emergency or catastrophe levels of food insecurity.

Strengthen the humanitarian response in South Sudan by providing timely funding for projects addressing the most critical needs in the country.

The allocation and disbursement of joint donor resources aim at meeting the most critical needs and therefore target the most vulnerable persons.

Projects directly addressing life-threatening needs and aiming at saving lives and alleviating suffering have been implemented.

Principaux résultats attendus:  

Provision of life-saving emergency assistance for relevant projects within the cluster system.

Principaux résultats antérieurs:  

The fund has enabled provision of nutrition and medical services, as well as access to clean water, latrine facilities and hygiene kits, and supported the provision of agricultural and veterinary inputs to conflict-affected people. In 2015, the CHF allocated US$92.3 million to 184 projects.

Participating UN organizations (PUNOs), IOM and partner (I)NGOs

Synergies with SDC’s support to the cluster system and humanitarian coordination efforts, such as the support of the FSL, the WASH and the Protection cluster.

Phase 3 20.07.2016 - 31.12.2016   (Completed)