Human Rights & Advocacy – Amplifying Voices, Building Peace
Hold the Child plays a leading role in advancing human rights and civic engagement in South Sudan. In 2025, we organized a National Consultative Conference on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), sub-national dialogues, and capacity-building sessions for over 500 participants. We strengthened civil society organizations with training in advocacy, shadow reporting, and research. The initiative […]
Refugee Reception & Resettlement – Dignity in Relocation
With UNHCR support, Hold the Child safely relocated 1,588 individuals (521 households) from Abyei and Raga to safer camps in May 2025. Each family was registered, documented, and provided with food, shelter, healthcare, and education. Despite logistical challenges, the process was successful, highlighting the power of effective partnerships. Post-relocation support continues to ensure families integrate […]
Breaking the Silence on Menstrual Health
On May 28, 2025, Hold the Child commemorated Menstrual Hygiene Day in Western Bahr El Ghazal with debates, drama plays, radio talk shows, and school campaigns. The focus was on tackling stigma and advocating for policy changes around menstrual products and menstrual hygiene management (MHM). This year, over 50 pupils engaged in debates, and community […]
Constructing Hope – Water, Youth Spaces, and Protection
Access to water, safe spaces, and community protection services are essential for peace. In June 2025, Hold the Child, supported by UNHCR, rehabilitated boreholes in Udici, providing clean water to schools and reducing GBV risks for women. A youth centre was also launched to give young people space for leadership and learning. Additionally, in Boromedina, […]
Biometric SCOPE Registration
In partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), Hold the Child rolled out SCOPE biometric registration from January to July 2025. This digital process ensured dignified and inclusive registration, prioritizing children’s access to nutritious food and essential services. Communities were actively involved in identifying their needs and ensuring accurate data for assistance. By prioritizing children […]
Day of the African Child 2025 – Championing Children’s Voices
Hold the Child commemorated the Day of the African Child 2025 under the theme “Planning and Budgeting for Children’s Rights: Progress Since 2010.” Through inter-school debates in Juba, Wau, and Raga, children were given a platform to speak up about their rights. In Raga, 52 children called for free education, trained teachers, and banning harmful […]