South Sudan
Mary’s Meals feeds more than 85,000 children every school day in South Sudan!
South Sudan is one of the poorest countries in the world, ranking 193 out of 193 countries and territories in the Human Development Index (HDI).
Persistent conflict, economic crises, reduced crop production, and a reliance on imports are key drivers of South Sudan’s chronic food insecurity levels. This perfect storm, exacerbated further by the ongoing war in neighbouring Sudan, has pushed the world’s youngest nation to the brink and families are enduring unimaginable suffering as the humanitarian catastrophe shows no sign of abating.
Mary's Meals in South Sudan
Mary’s Meals has been serving school meals in South Sudan since 2008 (originally in Sudan).
Together, with our partner the Mary Help Association, we are reaching more than 85,000 children every school day.
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- When did we start working in South Sudan?
Mary’s Meals has been supporting children in the Rumbek area of South Sudan (previously Sudan) since 2008.
- How many children do we feed in South Sudan?
More than 85,000 children in schools
- What meal do we provide?
A typical school meal consists of a grain (maize, sorghum or rice) with beans.
- Where are we based/where do we operate?
The Lakes, Warrap and Bahr El Gazhal states.