South Sudan

South Sudan, officially the Republic of South Sudan, is a landlocked country in East-Central Africa which shares borders with six neighbouring countries including Ethiopia to the east, Sudan to the north, Uganda and Kenya to the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Central African Republic.  

South Sudan became the world’s youngest nation when it gained independence from Sudan, on 9 July 2011. The current economic climate is making life intolerable for the vast majority of people in South Sudan, with 7.5 million people (about two thirds of the population) identified as being in need of humanitarian assistance. Almost 43% of the population earn below the International Poverty Line ($2.15 per day). 

More than one third of all children under five years old suffer chronic malnutrition, and over 70% of primary school-age children are out of school – the highest figure anywhere in the world and a stark reminder of the need for Mary’s Meals in South Sudan.

Mary's Meals in South Sudan 

Mary’s Meals has been serving school meals in South Sudan since 2008 (originally in Sudan).  

We work with two partners, the Diocese of Rumbek and Mary Help Association.

Together, we are reaching more than 70,000 children every school day.