December 2019 marked six years since the outbreak of the current conflict in South Sudan. The ongoing conflict has resulted in an estimated 380,000 excess deaths, 4.4 million people displaced, substantial macroeconomic decline, and widespread acute food insecurity across South Sudan.
An estimated 6.1 million people are facing acute food insecurity, emergency food assistance is vital to avert the risk of starvation or famine.
World Vision’s food assistance programme has reached close to 300,000 people through various programming initiatives across South Sudan.