Escalating crisis in South Sudan: Urgent humanitarian action needed 

In South Sudan, the political, economic, security and humanitarian situation has recently further deteriorated, with security reaching its lowest point since 2018. Renewed clashes between government and opposition forces have escalated violence, putting countless lives at risk. The country has already endured decades of famine, conflict and flooding, and ZOA Dorcas, along with local partners, continues to provide critical support to communities in need in the face of these ongoing challenges. 

Additional pressing issues in South Sudan include: 

• The devaluation of the local currency and the rising prices of food and basic commodities are severely affecting the population. 

• The conflict in Sudan has driven more than a million refugees into South Sudan, straining already limited resources. 

• Humanitarian needs are increasing while international funding and support has decreased. 

• Extreme weather events – floods, droughts and heatwaves – cause displacement, disrupt livelihoods and fuel conflict over scarce resources. 

Our work in South Sudan 

Dorcas has been present in South Sudan since 2008 and since 2022, we work in partnership with ZOA, forming the ZOA Dorcas South Sudan consortium. ZOA Dorcas supports communities affected by conflict and natural disasters, focusing on sustainable livelihoods for marginalised groups in hard-to-reach areas. Our aim is to reduce the risks associated with conflict, lack of resources and extreme climatic events. 

With a long-term presence and strong local partnerships, we’re well positioned to support those in need. Recent impactful projects include a dyke project to prevent flooding, reclaim farmland, and resettle displaced families, and the installation of tubewells in areas affected by drought to improve access to water. 

Find out more about our work in South Sudan.

08 April 2025