UK in South Sudan 🇬🇧🇸🇸
@UKinSouthSudan
Official account for British Embassy Juba | UK 🇬🇧 Government in South Sudan | See also: @Davidwillashley and @DiploDevBeth | #UKAid #UKDev
Given pressing needs in South Sudan,🇬🇧announces £103m ($139m) to help the 🇸🇸 people face the humanitarian, conflict & climate crises; access healthcare; & get kids into school. Peace & better governance will make this aid go further, which only the 🇸🇸 Government can provide.
We are making sure every penny of the UK's aid budget works harder to tackle humanitarian, health and climate crises, with economic development underpinning it all.
The UK’s £1.25bn commitment to @Gavi will save lives from vaccine preventable diseases such as malaria, measles, and cholera in 🇸🇸
With @Gavi the UK is building a healthier, safer world, helping over 1 billion children grow up immunised against deadly diseases. It is a partnership based on sharing expertise. Gavi puts our scientists on the world stage and supports British jobs at firms like @GSK.
The British Embassy in Juba celebrated South Sudan Cultural Day with vibrant displays of traditional attire, food, dance, and music plus a fun 🇬🇧–🇸🇸 culture quiz! A beautiful celebration of heritage and friendship.
Public finance reform is critical so that #SouthSudan can fund essential services for its people. Useful discussion on reforms & the economy with new Central Bank Governor, Dr Addis Ababa Othow, with colleagues today.
An honour to meet the Rt Hon Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly as the new parliamentary session begins. I stressed the urgent need for peace & for the Budget Law to prioritise essential services for the 🇸🇸 people. I also urged amendment of the NSS Act.
Applications are now open for the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, funded by the UK Government! Are you a South Sudanese innovator with a game-changing idea? This is your chance to shine! 🌍💡 Apply now & share widely! #AfricaPrize #Innovation #SouthSudan
The 🇬🇧 is committed to supporting girls to access education through @GirlsEdSS. Today 🇸🇸 celebrates the National Girls’ Education Day. The British Embassy joined @RadioMiraya and @EyeRadio and urged greater government investment in education.
Every July, #SouthSudan celebrates a very special day: National Girls’ Education Day! Ahead of the celebration this year, we have a fun quiz for you. Share your answers with us! @MottMacDonald
Proud to stand with our partners at the Peacebuilding Opportunities Fund 🇸🇸 as they bring together communities from Jongeli/GPAA for a week of dialogue. Their grassroots work is transforming lives-building trust, resolving conflict, and paving the way for lasting peace.🌍🤝
After a full house for #themeeting film premiere yesterday, down to Jonglei-GPAA ICGS business today. Interpreters, live streaming... almost set... #SSOT @RSRTFSouthSudan @UKinSouthSudan @PeaceCanal
Great to see 🇸🇸communities leading the way to anticipate and adapt to shocks, safeguarding people 👥 and nature 🌿🌍
🇸🇸 Ulang County, Upper Nile State Under the THRIVE project led by @GOAL_ssudan with support from ukaid, we are building resilience through community engagements on DRR,climate change, early warning systems, environmental awareness and safeguarding. Let’s build a safer and more…
This week, IOM & @FCDOGovUK visited Bentiu & Rubkona to see firsthand how lives are being rebuilt after displacement. Together with partners, we’re enabling dignified returns through shelter, water, health care, livelihoods & flood mitigation –investing in a future beyond aid.
In Juba, @UKinSouthSudan’s Essential Services team saw firsthand how 🇬🇧-led @GirlsEdSS is changing lives. Since 2019, 1.4 million girls and children with disabilities have been supported to overcome barriers to access education in 🇸🇸 📚💪 #GirlsEducation
By tackling the root causes of gender-based violence we’re committed to ending #CRSV We visited 🇬🇧 partner and advocacy group Women for Justice & Equality to discuss dialogue, shifting gender norms, reducing acceptance of violence and promoting safety for women & girls in 🇸🇸
Today, we remember those affected by conflict-related sexual violence. From Sudan to Ukraine, tackling this crime is a matter of international peace and security. I will continue to drive international action to support survivors, bring perpetrators to justice and end impunity.
🔊UK Envoy Urges Commitment to Peace Agreement and Due Process for Machar @UKinSouthSudan audioboom.com/posts/8736730-…