Factors of Food Insecurity in South Sudan

Beyond the past intermittent conflict in South Sudan there are other factors that play into the shortage of food within the country.

Reduced availability of market items due to heavy rainfall contribute to restricted mobility leading to poor market access and a reduction in key imports from Sudan. Reduced financial access for households persist with an increase in prices of staple foods and other commodities during the rainy months due to reduced food stocks and market supply issues. However, availability of wild foods will increase during this time though always not a healthy alternative. Lastly, increased movement as households seek livelihood opportunities due to limited livelihood sources, households may move to Sudan for seasonal labour opportunities.

We currently work with Christ Mission to the World in South Sudan, specifically Aweil Centre and Aweil East counties of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. Below outlines when certain resources are available in these counties and when additional constraints may exist. Imported grains continue to play a huge role in food supplies due to limited local supplies, lack of in-country infrastructure, and seasonal flooding.

This information provided by USAID

We currently serve 2,128 vulnerable children in South Sudan within our Nutrition Initiative, and have been serving in South Sudan since 2016.

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