Germany has committed funding to support 500 conflict-affected women and girls in Kajo-Keji County, Central Equatoria State, through mental health, psychosocial support, and protection services. The services aim to help survivors recover from trauma and strengthen their resilience. This initiative is a collaborative effort between Germany and Women for Justice and Equality (WOJE) to expand access to confidential, survivor-centered services.
The funding will enable WOJE to provide support services designed to improve the psychosocial well-being of vulnerable women and girls affected by conflict. Nicole A. Hofmann, Chargée d’affaires a.i. and Head of Cooperation at the German Embassy in Juba, stated that the support reflects Germany’s commitment to assisting vulnerable communities and strengthening protection services in South Sudan.
Hofmann emphasized that the funding would help ensure that beneficiaries receive appropriate mental health and psychosocial support. The project will also strengthen protection services through confidential information management, case management, safe referrals, and community-based protection mechanisms. This comprehensive approach aims to address the complex needs of conflict-affected women and girls.
According to project details, 100 of the most vulnerable beneficiaries will receive dignity assistance, while another 100 conflict-affected women will benefit from economic empowerment activities. These activities will include kitchen gardening and vegetable production, business support tailored to individual needs, and Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) to improve women’s economic resilience.
The intervention will specifically target 500 conflict-affected women and girls in Tipere, with beneficiaries selected based on their vulnerability and protection needs. Kajo-Keji County has experienced insecurity and violence that have displaced thousands of civilians, particularly women and children, increasing the need for protection and essential support services.
Hofmann reaffirmed Germany’s continued commitment to South Sudan, describing the country as Germany’s second-largest bilateral donor partner. This commitment is reflected in the funding provided for the WOJE project, which aims to support the most vulnerable groups in South Sudan.
The project is a significant step towards addressing the psychosocial and protection needs of conflict-affected women and girls in South Sudan. By providing mental health, psychosocial support, and protection services, the initiative aims to help survivors recover from trauma and strengthen their resilience, ultimately contributing to the well-being and stability of the region.
Key points
- Germany commits funding for mental health, psychosocial support, and protection services for 500 conflict-affected women and girls in Kajo-Keji County, South Sudan.
- The project aims to help survivors recover from trauma and strengthen their resilience through confidential, survivor-centered services.
- Germany reaffirms its continued commitment to South Sudan as its second-largest bilateral donor partner.
