South Sudan is a country found in East Africa.

South Sudan is the world’s newest country. The Catholic church is strong in South Sudan. There is also a Caritas agency there.

Sadly South Sudan has been badly affected by drought and conflict. Many people are living in refugee camps

Meet Chief Basilio . the prolonged drought destroyed all the crops Meet Chief Basilio  ... the prolonged drought destroyed all the crops. We planted the second season but then war came and all the crops were burnt, and we had to flee.

Many people now live in camps.

The most important things that people need are water and food.

Annet is a primary school teacher Annet is a primary school teacher. Children don’t come to school because they are hungry, instead they go looking for mangoes on the riverbank. Annet also says it is hard for teachers to stand in front of the class all day if they haven’t eathing and feel like fainting. Annet’s mother has taken her younger children to Uganda where they are living as refugees. Annet’s volunteers to help Caritas identify families most in need of food and support.

Annet helps Caritas to identify families that are in need of food and support.

He visits people in the refugee camps to find out what they need. Meet Nicholas  He works for Caritas. He visits people in the refugee camps to find out what they need. Here is talking to Joyce and her family about why they had to leave their village.

There are several organisations from around the world working in South Sudan distributing food and shelter kits.

Please pray for an end to fighting in South Sudan and permanent peace for all to enjoy.

Thank you for helping Caritas to work in South Sudan.

Image Credits: Caritas Internationalis Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand Crispin Anderlini