Agency for Child Relief Aid - ACRA

• On 17 November, fighting erupted between armed forces in Fashoda County, Upper Nile State, displacing thousands of civilians in multiple locations.
• Huge numbers of people have displaced to Kodok. On 9 December, an inter-agency assessment team visited affected people in Kodok to understand their situation.
• People affected are living in dire conditions and require urgent live-saving assistance.
• The conflict further expanded to other counties increasing the numbers of people affected.
• The situation is dynamic, and the threat of violence remains which hampers the humanitarian response.

United Nations OCHA South Sudan

ACRA Volunteers during the commemoration of the 16 days of activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) at Nyakuron CULTURAL CENTER - JUBA

Arrival and offloading of Fishing Kits from the Charter Aircraft at Walgak Airstrip. The Fishing Kits are meant to be distributed to 4,000 households in IPC 4.

ACRA received a total of 4.66MT from FAO and with support from IOM South Sudan RRF Funding, the F.K will be distributed in all the 5 Bomas of Walgak Payam to improve livelihoods of most VULNERABLE and food insecure Households...

Loading of Fishing Kits from Juba Warehouse. The Fishing Kits are scheduled to be Airlifted to Walgak Payam in Akobo COUNTY to support 4,000 households in IPC 4.

ACRA received a total of 4.66MT from FAO and with support from IOM South Sudan RRF Funding, the F.K will be distributed in all the 5 Bomas of Walgak Payam to improve livelihoods of most VULNERABLE and food insecure Households...

ACRA with funding from IOM South Sudan RRF conducted a one day training for Enumerators drawn from 5 Bomas of Walgak Payam, Akobo COUNTY! The training focused on Beneficiary Identification & Registration and on data collection using the Sudan PDM standard tools. The distribution of FSL inputs is scheduled for Nov 20th, 2022.

South Sudan's FIRST NATIONAL MALARIA CONFERENCE unites Government and partners to renew efforts towards ending malaria. Over 150 participants took a major step to end malaria in South Sudan during the first-ever national malaria conference that took place from 8 to 10 November 2022

ACRA remains committed to join hands with Government and Partners on the efforts towards ENDING MALARIA

FIRST NATIONAL MALARIA CONFERENCE-2022

ZERO Malaria in South Sudan!

"The whole of South Sudan is endemic for malaria, with high transmission in the country throughout the year, accounting for over 60 percent of all health facility visits and the leading cause of illness and death in children under five years: We all can MAKE SOUTH SUDAN A ZERO MALARIA HOME FOR ALL OF US" Nancy KHARIM- ACRA HR & Protection Associate

No child is responsible for rising global TEMPERATURES.

Yet, the climate crisis is threatening children’s HEALTH, EDUCATION and PROTECTION.

We’re calling on world leaders at to urgently REDUCE EMISSIONS. UNICEF South Sudan

Protection of Health Care Workers- South Sudan- IRC Report

A world where everyone is safe from is a future we can create. Together we can make this a reality.



Below are two ACRA Volunteers during the UN DAY CELEBRATION

"IF women and youths have improved knowledge and skills necessary to earn a livelihood, advocate for their inclusion and participation in decision making; AND youth have access to reproductive health services and meaningful opportunities for civic and economic empowerment; THEN South Sudanese youth will be more productive, responsible, and resilient citizens.’’

Patrick NYUMA- TVET & Livelihoods Project MANAGER, Agency for Child Relief Aid (ACRA)

Below: ACRA ongoing Construction of Women/ Youth Center in Terekeka COUNTY, South Sudan

The world’s lowest-income COUNTRIES are the least responsible for , but they are already experiencing ravaging effects of CLIMATE CHANGE

Ambitious CLIMATE ACTION IS NEEDED NOW!

Bentiu, Unity State SOUTH SUDAN

Remind all the CHILDREN of the 3R' in CHILD PROTECTION:

1. Recognize situations that place you at risk of being molested & and that anyone could be a molester

2. Resist unwanted and inappropriate attention

3. Report attempted or actual molestation to a parent or trusted adult.

UNICEF South Sudan

Children and YOUTH are at the center of all we do in South Sudan; providing Education, Health Care, Livelihoods, Protection & Humanitarian Assistance to those in need

We say thank you to all our partners who work with us to help every CHILD reach his or her FULL POTENTIAL!

ACRA is proud to be part of the International Day for the Girl Child

ACRA is wishing every girl in South Sudan and around the World a Happy INTERNATIONAL GIRLS DAY

Fisheries Officer, Akobo & Finance Officer

CURRENT OPEN VACANCIES at ACRA South Sudan:

https://comms.southsudanngoforum.org/t/fisheries-officer-akobo-finance-officer/68283

Fisheries Officer, Akobo & Finance Officer Senior FSL Officer.pdf (1.9 MB) Finance Officer.pdf (1.7 MB)

A flood resilient HAND PUMP constructed by ALASKA in Fangak COUNTY - South SUDAN

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STOP child marriage:
1) Empower girls with info, skills & support networks
2) Provide economic support & incentives to girls and their families
3) Educate & rally parents and community members.
4) Enhance girls’ access to a high education.
5) Encourage supportive laws & policies

In partnership with United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), ACRA-SSD purposes to bring peace, hope and a sense of stability to the women and girls at risk of Gender Based Discrimination in South Sudan. We are setting up a Rescue and Resource Centre in Terekeka , South Sudan with an aim of providing shelter to abused women and girls. Estimated to be completed by 31st June, the centre will also offer a safe space for women to meet and consolidate ideas for personal and group developments.

Together we heal the world 🙏🏾

We begin Construction of TEREKEKA Women Center. A project funded by United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
Upon completion, this facility will be used to provide refuge to at-risk women and girls with GBV prevention information including referral pathways, Psychosocial Support and so on.
The center will also be used by women as a space to meet for peer-to-peer networking.

Allow me re-introduce myself. Who is ACRA? What do we do? What do we stand for ? Who do we work for and with? What are our aspirations as an organization?

ACRA is an acronym that stands for Agency for Child Relief Aid. We are a non governmental, non profit humanitarian organization based in South Sudan with our headquarters in Juba . Founded in 2016, ACRA aims to empower children and vulnerable communities by providing sustainable livelihood opportunities. We focus on addressing some of the most urgent humanitarian crisis and needs. These include:
1. Education and Child Protection
2. Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) program
3. Primary Healthcare Program
4. Nutrition Program
5. Food security and Livelihood and Youth Micro Enterprise Development Program
6. Peace Building Initiatives and Programs
Our organization is guided by different principles and values that that allow us effective operations. These include but not limited to:

1. Respect to human dignity.
2. Solidarity with and giving hope to those whom we serve
3. Moral and Ethical integrity
4. Impartiality and Equity
5. Transparency and Accountability to Stakeholders.

Our overall objective is to improve the quality of life of vulnerable children through environmentally sound interventions and programs with specific focus on provision of basic essential services.

Join us in our journey to heal the world photocourtesy Google

We finally joined the Instagram Community. Welcome to our page. We are excited for the opportunity to serve and be served through this platform. We look forward to an interactive, accommodative and Supportive
ride .

I'm on Instagram as acra_ssd. Install the app to follow my photos and videos. https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1tdt4zjix28rz&utm_content=o8tpnz6

📢" The 2022 Humanitarian Needs Overview has just been published!

An estimated 8.9 million people are expected to need humanitarian assistance & protection services in 2022." UNOCHA South Sudan

Explore more: https://t.co/JlAbDXrmoH https://t.co/OaEZDzRfjh

BREAKING: 3 children have drowned in state while hiding from gunmen. 28 adults died in the attack. condemns this act of violence & terror against children. Those responsible must be held to account.

Rubkona County Unity State South Sudan! Let's protect planet EARTH from the shocks of Climate Change

This holidays season, be a hero 🦸‍♀️ and celebrate safely, no matter which COVID-19 variant is circulating in your area:
↔️ Keep a safe distance
🪟 Open windows
😷 Wear a mask
💪 Cover sneeze/cough
👐 Clean your hands
💉 Get vaccinated as soon as it's your turn World Health Organization (WHO)

When we talk about , we mean .

Why is it necessary to reiterate that all children are born with basic and undeniable RIGHTS?

Because for many of them, this is still not a reality.

Children and youth are at the center of all we do in South Sudan; providing Education, Health Care, Protection & Humanitarian Assistance to those in need

We say thank you to all our partners who work with us to help every child reach his or her full potential!

This International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction!

Reopening of schools might NEED a new model for schools to operate and abide by .
A mix of online, digital and in person/physical schooling should be considered

Food for flood affected communities in South Sudan

Click link to DONATE to our project on GlobalGiving

https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/food-for-flood-affected-communities-in-south-sudan/

Food for flood affected communities in South Sudan Compounded shocks resulting from several years of conflict and displacement, coupled with two successive years of floods, resulted in the decimation of livelihoods and key household assets in Fangak County in Jonglei State of South Sudan. Recent flooding has resulted in further displacement of the p...

"The is deeply affecting people across lower-income communities. Many of our projects have been providing training to women on sustainable farming skills to help them mitigate against "

Feed the Minds

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The vaccines have also been falsely linked to infertility. There is no evidence, nor any plausible medical or biological reason, why the coronavirus vaccines would affect fertility in females or males.
You might have heard that the coronavirus vaccines can have adverse side effects. According to WHO, the vaccines can cause mild, short term side effects such as a low-grade fever or pain or redness at the injection site. The effects go away after few days.
Get all the facts right on the World Health Organization (WHO) websites and consult a certified doctor for more information.
The best way to protect yourself and others from the current fourth wave (Delta Variant) is to get vaccinated and adhere to the Covid-19 prevention guidelines.