In South Sudan, where ongoing drought and the recent suspension of key aid programs have left many families struggling, a small act of compassion has made a quiet but powerful impact.
Thanks to a donation made through our Connectors network, three households—an elderly man caring for two young children, and two women-led families—have been supported to meet their immediate needs with the hope too that these funds might also help them into the long-term.
The funds were distributed by James Akoon Akot, the National Coordinator for Connectors in South Sudan. A portion was given to the elderly man and his two children to provide food for the next two weeks. The man shared that he also plans to buy a sack of charcoal, which he will sell in small amounts to generate a daily income—enabling him to provide for his children for the coming months.
The remaining funds were shared between two households led by women, both of whom have been affected by the halt in USAID funding. These women, like so many others in the region, are determined to care for their children and rebuild their lives. With the support, they are setting up small-scale businesses selling vegetables and groundnut paste—common, low-cost ventures that are vital sources of income for women in their communities.
This is what compassion in action looks like. It is practical, grounded, and responsive to real needs. And above all, it affirms the dignity and capability of every person.
We’re grateful to all those who make this kind of work possible.