What is going on in South Sudan?
In South Sudan, children and youth with disabilities face some of the harshest conditions in the world. Poverty, conflict and displacement severely restrict access to school, health care and protection. Floods and harmful cultural beliefs worsen exclusion. Girls with disabilities are particularly at risk of neglect, violence and early marriage.
Facts and figures
- Only 13% of children with disabilities attend school
- 75% of the population has no access to health services
- South Sudan has no national disability law or referral systems
- Girls with disabilities face high risks of sexual violence and forced marriage
- NGOs provide almost all rehabilitation services, government support is minimal
Our work in South Sudan
Liliane Fonds works with The Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) to support children and youth with disabilities in fragile regions. We focus on early identification, inclusive education, SRHR, and caregiver training in areas where no state services exist.
We also strengthen Organisations of People with Disabilities (OPDs), improve referral systems, and enhance safeguarding. With its strong reputation, ECSS engages closely with government, helping drive systemic change and local empowerment.
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