Newsletter December 2024

Dear Sister, dear Father, dear Brother,

Many greetings to all of you from Solidarity with South Sudan together with best wishes for Holy Christmas and the New Year 2025.

As Christmas approaches, we would like to share a moment of reflection on our collective commitment and ongoing efforts to support the people of South Sudan, always inspired by the hope of a future of peace and dignity.

We are writing at a time of extreme difficulty for South Sudan. Every day presents a growing challenge, and people are facing an increasingly harsh environment. The ongoing war in Sudan has forced over 830,000 refugees—more than half of them children—into South Sudan, worsening an already dire situation of food shortages and the lack of health care. Resources like food and water are scarce, with over 1.7 million children suffering from severe malnutrition. Security is fragile, and economic struggles, including currency devaluation and the rising costs of essential food items, make daily life increasingly difficult. Additionally, climate change continues to have a severe impact, with over 1.3 million people affected by floods and around 327,000 displaced because of this unsustainable human activity. However, we have not lost our hope. On the contrary, we accept this challenge and maintain our commitment with all our energy. It is a privilege for us...

Read more in the letter from the president of Solidarity with South Sudan

On 28 November, the General House of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (La Salle Brothers) in Rome hosted a very special Annual General Assembly (AGA) of Solidarity with South Sudan. With over 70 participants, including sisters and brothers from more than 30 congregations, as well as some Ambassadors and numerous representatives from our donor agencies, the hall was alive with an atmosphere of great participation and sharing. The Bishop of the Diocese of Yei, Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo, gave us a concerned picture of the situation in South Sudan, highlighting the political and climatic challenges afflicting the country. His words reminded us of the importance of our commitment and the need for continued support.

The outgoing Executive Director, Fr Jim Greene, in his speech, shared with us a profound reflection from Solidarity members involved in the field, on the motivations that drive us to be part of this mission. He emphasised... Read more

From November 25th to 29th, 2024, a transformative five-day workshop took place in Bor, Jongali State, focused on trauma healing and motivation. Supported by the Schools Sisters of Notre Dame, the event saw the participation of 47 students from Malek Secondary School.

Facilitated by Fr. Christy John CMF, a Solidarity Member, and trained volunteers Kuol Thou Majok, Achiech Geu Ayom, and Peter Khor Gatwech, the workshop included a variety of activities aimed at healing and emotional growth. Key sessions included the exploration of Viktor Frankl's meaning of life, body literacy, breathwork, Tai Chi exercises, and techniques for managing trauma through Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and... Read more about this and other news in the Pastoral Project Newsletter

The 2024 infographics of Solidarity are available!

We are happy to share the 2024 infographics of Solidarity with South Sudan, where you can learn about our main activities and achievements over the past year in our four projects. The infographics offer a brief but clear overview of how we are working to improve living conditions in South Sudan by supporting the local community with concrete initiatives. Download the INFOGRAPHICS HERE to keep up to date with what we are doing together!

Solidarity 2025 Calendar

Download the free Solidarity 2025 CALENDAR and find out how your contribution is changing lives! Each page is a story of hope, a direct thank you from the people we help every day through job opportunities and empowerment. Together we are planting seeds of peace to build a brighter future for South Sudan!