With the support of EU Humanitarian Aid and Irish Aid, GOAL’s local healthcare unit in Abyei have immunized 934 children against measles, diphtheria and hepatitis B, helping achieve a local immunization rate of 93% in 2021. This success is the result of improved capacity of local healthcare staff and their dedication in implementing the Expanded Program of Immunization (EPI). The program is providing vital protection for children and helping to reduce the child mortality rate in this region of South Sudan.

Malual’s training included vaccine management, daily temperature monitoring and tracking immunization coverage. He is also working with Home Health Promoters to motivate people in the community to complete their doses according to their vaccination schedules. Malual receives regular follow up support from GOAL to ensure he can affect the change he wants to see in the community. More information.

Water for South Sudan is implementing the Pinydit County Water Storage Project that provides vital access to clean water to more than 10,000 residents in South Sudan. Apart from constructing new solar-powered water wells and raised water towers, this project funds the construction of underground piping to five water tap kiosks, two handpumps at the local school, and four hygiene training sessions. Locals have responded that this project has provided hope to their community, allowing them to focus on other activities to better improve their lives. More Information 

Here’s How The 10-Year Old Nation Did It. Leaders in the community like Dr. Emmanual Ojwang turned tragedy into triumph over the course of the summer. More Information

As the world's youngest nation turns 10, South Sudan continues to suffer from conflict and extreme poverty. We asked four 10-year-old girls to share their hopes for what the next decade will bring — for themselves and for their country. More Information