South Sudan
ARDF delivers humanitarian and development support across South Sudan, reaching vulnerable communities with health, nutrition, WASH, protection, food security, and emergency response services.
Support Our Work Partner With ARDFNearly a decade of lifesaving work across South Sudan.
Since 2017, the African Relief and Development Foundation (ARDF) has operated across six administrative regions, including Upper Nile, Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Central Equatoria, Western Bahr el Ghazal, Lakes State, and the Pibor Administrative Area.
Through integrated programs and services, ARDF has reached more than 2.8 million vulnerable and high-risk people while continuing to strengthen humanitarian and development impact across the country.
Operational Footprint
ARDF works close to communities, public institutions, and partners to deliver assistance where needs are highest and access is most difficult.
Presence that follows need.
ARDF's South Sudan work spans Upper Nile State, Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Central Equatoria, Western Bahr el Ghazal, Lakes State, and the Pibor Administrative Area.
This geographic reach allows teams to respond to crisis conditions while supporting longer-term recovery, resilience, and service delivery.
South Sudan Context
South Sudan is facing a severe, multi-layered humanitarian crisis driven by conflict, climate shocks, economic collapse, and regional spillover effects.
10M+ People in Need
In 2026, more than 10 million people, around 70% of the population, require humanitarian assistance.
7.5M Facing Hunger
Over 7.5 million people face acute food insecurity during the lean season, increasing survival risks.
2M+ Children Malnourished
More than 2 million children suffer from chronic malnutrition and need urgent, sustained support.
Mass Displacement
Conflict, flooding, and economic shocks continue to displace families and disrupt essential services.
Key Drivers of the Crisis
ARDF's response is shaped by the realities communities face every day: insecurity, flooding, market collapse, and pressure from regional displacement.
Conflict and Violence
Ongoing insecurity and inter-communal violence continue to displace communities and disrupt livelihoods, limiting access to services and recovery opportunities.
Climate Shocks
Severe and recurring flooding has devastated agricultural production, destroyed homes and infrastructure, and deepened food insecurity.
Economic Collapse
Hyperinflation, currency depreciation, and unemployment have reduced purchasing power, making food and basic goods unaffordable for many households.
Regional Spillover Effects
The crisis in Sudan has brought more returnees and refugees into South Sudan, placing additional pressure on limited services and resources.
Humanitarian Consequences
The crisis is visible in daily survival needs, public health risks, protection concerns, and the long road to recovery for displaced families.
Severe Hunger
South Sudan remains among the world's major hunger hotspots, with over half the population facing Crisis or worse levels of food insecurity.
Acute Malnutrition
More than 2 million children and 1.1 million pregnant and lactating women require urgent nutritional support.
Disease Outbreaks
Weak health systems, poor water and sanitation, and damaged infrastructure contribute to outbreaks of cholera, malaria, and other infectious diseases.
Protection and Access Risks
Conflict, insecurity, bureaucratic constraints, and high levels of GBV continue to affect women, children, and vulnerable communities.
Partner with ARDF to reach communities where support is needed most.
Your support helps expand lifesaving health, nutrition, WASH, protection, food security, and emergency response services across South Sudan.