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How bold women in Nyamasasa brought about change
… How bold women in Nyamasasa brought about change Nyamasasa is a small village located 65 km from Goma on the shores of … proud of they way the women collaborated: ‘’To avoid unfair competition, we divided among ourselves the articles and … need in our village. Other women decided to join us in selling agricultural products at our side as well and thus a …
‘Some people haven't eaten for three days’
… hungry. In South Sudan, at least 40,000 people are at risk of famine. Breadcrumb Home Search 2 April 2024 DESPAIR … son was kidnapped. Cup of tea Kees-Jan recently visited South Sudan. The stories that refugees told him, are … she tries to earn some money by collecting firewood and selling it on the market. That, however, is not easy. …
While fleeing to South Sudan, Abuk lost everything
… The crops provided food for their family and a modest income. For Abuk, the house they built in Sudan felt like … off her arms and face to illustrate how much healthier she is now. She feels stronger, and so do her grandchildren. … food needs are covered, she plans to start collecting and selling firewood again to earn an income. She hopes to be …
‘Sign language has boosted my confidence’
… society, but she did not let that hold her back. Now, she is the chairwoman of a local organization advocating for … deaf people received no information about it. There is no official sign language translation of the events happening. … to relief services.” According to Weam, many people have become deaf due to the war. "The sound of bombs has caused …
''We are tired of war'' - signs of hope in South-Sudan
… Sudan Ever since South Sudan became independent in 2011, becoming the youngest nation of the world, the country has … the government or to the opposition are fighting. But there is also a wide array of community-based conflict ranging … coronavirus also affects the situation in South Sudan. The official number of cases in South Sudan is low, but it is …
A positive child - despite refugee life
… He was seven years old when the civil war broke out in his country. ZOA employee Marcy Sallor from Liberia had to … Marcy remained positive despite everything. Now he is committed to children in his country who grow up with trauma … to generate an income. Marcy, now ten years old, started selling cassava on the street. From Guinea the family moved …
On a lucky day, Angelina eats flour with water in South Sudan
… war in Sudan with her seven children. “Now, receiving help is my only hope.” Breadcrumb Home Search 20 June 2024 Angelina fled the war in Sudan ‘Receiving help is my only hope’ “Today is an unlucky day,” says … for hours, to the centre of Wanyjok village, in the hope of selling it. When she succeeds, she will receive no more than …
79.5 million people are forcibly displaced worldwide
… 79.5 million people are forcibly displaced worldwide Saturday 20 June, on World Refugee Day, … the number of displaced people rose by as much as 9 million compared to the previous year. This is in line with figures … school-age children with life skills training, trauma counselling and livelihood skills. School-age children comprise …
‘I am confident, I am human!’
… Akech, a woman in South Sudan, after participating in a disability inclusion training offered by ZOA. The theme of … when wanting to pursue her education , as her parents and community believed children with visual disabilities are … of Congo (DRC), ZOA supported Mukarazi: a resilient 26-year-old with a state diploma in pedagogy through the We …