Durable Solutions to Migration

South Sudan remains one of the world’s most protracted crises, with significant displacement challenges affecting returnees, refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and host communities.

1.8 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) in South Sudan.
273,000 new displacements recorded in 2024.
1.4 million flood-affected individuals, with 379,000 displaced.
1 million arrivals from Sudan, of which 67% are returnees.
Economic struggles: South Sudan’s GDP stands at $334.14 billion, with low productivity.

Whole Community Approach to Resilience

Hold the Child’s durable solutions programming focuses on reducing social inequalities through:

Provision of essential services – education, health, and legal documentation.
Strengthening protection systems – fostering a safe environment and preventing further displacement.
Community engagement for local productivity – supporting livelihoods and self-reliance.

Impact Highlights (2024):

8,000 South Sudanese accessed civil documentation.
2 Payam administrations rehabilitated.
12,662 cross-border documentation cases processed.
100 returnee households received small ruminants for economic resilience.
5 moments of reflection with returnee community leaders to enhance local integration.