South Sudan: South Sudan - UN Acts Ahead of Drought to Protect Thousands
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of South Sudan on Friday activated the country's first-ever drought anticipatory plan targeting more than 65,000 people in Budi and Kapoeta North counties.
Previous investments from Ireland and KOICA helped establish South Sudan's anticipatory action system, including the development of the drought anticipatory action plan and enhanced operational readiness for its activation.
As drought risk intensifies in South Sudan's Eastern Equatoria state, a new UN-backed plan aims to protect thousands of people before the worst impacts take hold.
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