HIGHLIGHTS - 15–31 MAY 2016
UNHCR and FAO join efforts to enhance refugees’ food security - UNHCR and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) completed distribution of seeds and agricultural tools to 200,000 refugees and their host communities across South Sudan to help them become more self-sufficient in a country facing a serious food crisis. This year, the two agencies have jointly contributed 186 tons of crop seeds, assorted vegetable seeds, hand tools and fishing kits for refugees and local communities in Unity, Upper Nile, Jonglei, Central Equatoria and Western Equatoria. While many have received assistance through direct distributions in the past, in 2016 refugees in Central Equatoria were invited to attend seed fairs for the first time.
More higher education opportunities for refugees - Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative Fund, also known as DAFI programme, made available 10 scholarships for refugees in South Sudan to enable them to study at universities, colleges and polytechnics abroad. For students and graduates, the DAFI programme serves as a foundation for social and professional development, allowing them to build careers in competitive fields of employment.
A new primary school opens in Unity’s refugee camp - UNHCR and partners inaugurated the fourth primary school in Ajuong Thok refugee camp, catering for both the refugees and the host community.
Current population of concern
IDPs since 15 December 2013: 1,690,000
Of them, 169,983 IDPs reside in UNMISS Protection of Civilians sites
Refugees in South Sudan: 266,916