December 16, 2024 (JUBA) – The Norwegian embassy has earmarked an additional contribution of NOK 140 million (about $12.6 million) to address urgent food security and protection needs in South Sudan. The funding, the embassy said in a statement issued on Monday, will be channeled through humanitarian and development partners to support vulnerable communities, including refugees and returnees affected by Sudan’s civil war and widespread flooding that has devastated livelihoods and undermined resilience across the country. “The initiative seeks to alleviate acute food shortages worsened by conflict, climate change, and economic instability. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Norway’s long-standing food security partner, is allocated Norwegian Kroner 85 million (approximately USD 7.6 million) to bolster food security initiatives,” partly reads the statement. It added, “Other partners, including the Strømme Foundation and Mercy Corps, will receive the remaining funds dedicated to food security efforts.” In the statement, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) will receive NOK 40 million (approximately $ 3.6 million) to deliver protection services for South Sudanese children and youth, with a focus on girls and those in conflict-affected areas. “Food insecurity remains one of the most pressing challenges in South Sudan, with millions facing hunger daily,” the …
South Sudan: Norway earmarks $12.6 million to strengthen food security Sudan Tribune.
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