Launch of new nutritional project to support hard-hit older persons in
South Sudan
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HelpAge International
For immediate Release
Nairobi/Juba, Tuesday May 26, 2015: HelpAge International and its
partner, the Islamic Relief will on Wednesday, May 27th, 2015launch a
three year programme in Juba, South Sudan to support badly
malnourished older persons in Warrap State.
Funded by the German Government, the project will target to provide
food vouchers and/or food baskets to older persons in one of the most
affected States by the ongoing internal conflict that has left more
than 1.4 million people displaced.
According to Tendai Gunda, HelpAge International Nutritional
Coordinator in South Sudan, the project will reach 210 households.
“Those able to walk to points where food centers will be stationed
will get food vouchers while those found not able will get food basket
delivered to them through”, she said.
Tendai said 600 households will further receive training on nutrition.
They will learn how to establish food gardens to improve their
nutritional needs.
On the other hand, Islamic Relief will support the affected people
with provision of water and sanitation services as well as food
security and livelihood activities.
Selection criteria for the target group are their limited income
opportunities and critical nutritional status. Due to ongoing
conflicts and several other multiple stress factors, local support
mechanisms stopped functioning hence need for this timely
intervention.
Expected at the event include top Government officials as well as
officials from the German Embassy in South Sudan.
Background
The conflict in South Sudan has internally displaced over 1.4 million
South Sudanese. People from the Greater Upper Nile (GUN) region
(Jonglei, Unity and Upper Nile States) have been most severely
affected. This has negatively impacted livestock and crop production,
and markets, especially in the conflict-affected states. These
disruptions have in turn increased cereal prices by up to 300 per cent
and reduced cereal stocks. In the worst affected counties in the GUN,
as much as 80 per cent of the population was unable to cultivate
staple crops in the last agricultural season and staple foods remain
limited in many local markets. Overall, staple food stocks were
depleted within the first quarter (January to March) of 2015.
Approximately 112000 older persons were affected by the conflict.
The conflict in Unity has led to an influx of Internally Displaced
Persons (IDP) into Warrap, where the IDPs and the local population
compete for the already scarce resources. According to
OCHA-classification, Warrap is a “stressed state”. Further, the region
has experienced heavy flooding in two consecutive years which caused
widespread destruction of livelihood sources as well as communal
support structures. Warrap state is built of six counties; the project
will be implemented in Tonj North County.
About HelpAge International
The HelpAge network is a unique worldwide alliance of over 100
organisations in 65 countries. HelpAge International helps older
people claim their rights, challenge discrimination and overcome
poverty, so that they can lead dignified, secure, active and healthy
lives.
For more information please visit www.helpage.org
Media Contacts:
Henry Neondo, Regional Communications Coordinator, EWCA+254703618872
[email protected] Skype: henry.neondo15
Jamillah Mwanjisi: Head of Policy, Advocacy and Communication, EWCA
+254720043823 [email protected] Skype: jamillah.mwanjisi
Tendai Gunda, Nutritional Coordinator for South Sudan,
[email protected] Skype: tendai.gunda +263773362352
Henry Neondo
Regional Communications Coordintor
HelpAge International
Eastern, Western, and Central Africa Regional Office, Nairobi
Tel: +254 703618872/ +254-(20)-2637853/4
Skype: henry.neondo15
Website: www.helpage.org
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