Rebuild Lives: Flood Recovery in South Sudan

In March 2026, The Mawoudit Foundation, in collaboration with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), conducted a gender-sensitive flood preparedness training workshop in Juba, South Sudan. The workshop aimed to raise awareness and strengthen the capacity of local communities to prepare for and respond to flooding while ensuring that the specific needs of women, children, older persons, and people with disabilities are considered during emergency response.

As forecasts indicate that flooding is likely to intensify in September 2026, thousands of vulnerable families are expected to be affected. To respond effectively, we are appealing to our generous donors for timely support. Early funding will enable us to pre-position emergency supplies, conduct community awareness campaigns, and provide lifesaving assistance to families most at risk before and during the floods.

Your continued partnership will help us protect lives, reduce the impact of flooding, and support vulnerable communities across South Sudan. We sincerely thank our donors for their ongoing commitment and generosity.

Links:

• Flood preparedness training

Severe flooding recently affected vulnerable communities, displacing families, destroying homes, damaging farmland, and disrupting livelihoods. The floods significantly impacted food security, agricultural production, and access to basic services. In response, our organization developed a comprehensive flood response project aimed at supporting the most affected households.

The proposed intervention targeted vulnerable families with emergency food assistance, agricultural seeds, and essential non-food items (NFIs) to help them recover and prepare for the upcoming rainy season.

Project status

Unfortunately, the project did not materialize due to a lack of funding and insufficient donor support at the time of the emergency. Despite submitting proposals and reaching out to potential partners, we were unable to secure the necessary financial resources to implement the planned activities.

As a result, the affected communities did not receive the urgently needed assistance. 

Although the initial flood response project did not materialize due to funding constraints, the needs remain urgent. Immediate resource mobilization is critical to prevent further deterioration of living conditions and to prepare affected households for the upcoming rainy season.

We remain committed to supporting these vulnerable communities and are actively seeking partnerships and funding to implement this lifesaving intervention.