An NGO country director for South Sudan said: "Amidst a devastating civil war and thousands of refugees in dire need after fleeing conflict in neighboring Sudan, South Sudan is receiving the lowest amount of humanitarian aid since the country was established. Water borne illnesses are spreading rapidly, starvation is imminent for many, and while needs are rising, lifesaving organizations are working with a fraction of the resources we had in previous years. Oxfam, along with many other vital organizations, will be forced to scale down our programs without immediate intervention."

Date: 1/26

Region: Africa

Country: South Sudan

Topic: Refugees & Displacement, Peacebuilding & Stabilization

Policy Lens: Moral Leadership

Entry Type: Field Observation

Additional Context: This quote is attributed to Shabnam Baloch, country director for Oxfam in South Sudan.

Though Oxfam America does not accept U.S. government funding, its program teams have felt the ripple effects as partners, including the United Nations, had to scale back and halt programs due to these funding cuts. According to Oxfam, instability and humanitarian challenges are rapidly growing in a global system already overstretched. Many organizations operating as a lifeline to people in need were forced to shutter their operations overnight and no longer have the resources to carry out programs necessary for children and families to survive.

Source: Oxfam