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Juba – News Agencies
Save the Children has issued a stark warning about the worsening humanitarian situation in South Sudan, stating that millions of children are at risk of acute malnutrition and being deprived of essential services, amid major cuts to aid funding.
The warning followed a field visit by a delegation of the organization’s leaders to Bor and Maban, where they confirmed that the crisis is deepening due to the ongoing influx of refugees fleeing the war in Sudan, alongside continued internal displacement.
Danny Glenwright, CEO of Save the Children Canada, described the situation as a “multi-faceted crisis” driven by conflict, climate change, and soaring living costs. He noted that the impact of funding cuts is clearly visible across health, nutrition, education, and child protection services.
In Bor, the number of nutrition centers has dropped from 22 to 15, limiting access to treatment for mothers and children. The organization reported that 2.3 million children under the age of five are at risk of acute malnutrition.
Adrian Förster, CEO of Save the Children Switzerland, stated that 70% of South Sudan’s population is in need of humanitarian assistance. He emphasized that the aid system is under immense pressure due to mass displacement and dwindling resources.
The organization also warned of rising violence against children, including forced recruitment, sexual violence, and early marriage.
In conclusion, Save the Children called for urgent international funding and sustainable support, stressing that “the children of South Sudan simply want to be children – to learn, to play, and to grow up safely.”
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