New EU-UN Programme to Support Displaced Communities in South Sudan Amid Sudan Crisis

Joint Press Release - Juba, 20 June 2025: "The European Union (EU) has allocated EUR 11 million to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), to support long-term recovery and stability for communities in South Sudan affected by the Sudan conflict and resulting displacement. Since fighting broke out in Sudan in April 2023, over 1.1 million people have fled to South Sudan, placing heavy strain on already limited infrastructure and essential services. The initiative, titled “Strengthening Community Adaptability and Resilience for Displaced and Host Populations in South Sudan,” aims at providing lasting support to around 40,000 people, including Sudanese refugees, South Sudanese returnees, internally displaced populations and host communities. It will focus on Upper Nile State and the capital, Juba, two of the regions most impacted by the influx. The programme aims to move beyond emergency aid by investing in solutions that support recovery and long-term resilience. It will address immediate needs while focusing on three priority areas: expanding economic opportunities, improving access to healthcare and education, and fostering social cohesion. Special attention will be given to youth and women through initiatives that promote job creation, skills development, and community-led peacebuilding.”

For more information, see the full press release and contact Pierre Fichter, UNHCR South Sudan ([email protected]), Abdelnaby Gagy, IOM South Sudan ([email protected]), and [email protected]