HIGHLIGHTS
USG announces nearly $138 million in additional humanitarian funding for South Sudan
Security situation in Juba remains calm following armed clashes in early July
Humanitarian organizations respond to IDP needs in Juba, Wau
KEY DEVELOPMENTS
On August 22, the U.S. Government (USG) announced nearly $138 million in additional humanitarian funding for South Sudan, bringing the total USG contribution since the beginning of the crisis to more than $1.7 billion. The USAID/OFDA and USAID/FFP funding will support life-saving assistance—including logistics, nutrition, protection, and food security and livelihoods support, as well as health and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services—for conflict-affected populations in South Sudan.
Access constraints such as bureaucratic impediments, insecurity, and poor road conditions are hampering relief operations across South Sudan. Despite these challenges, USG partners continue to provide emergency relief commodities and other humanitarian assistance to populations in need.