South Sudan Project Impact
- FAM Foundation
- Jun 29
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 2
TIn 2024, the FAM Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the world’s most urgent humanitarian crises by renewing its emergency grant to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in South Sudan. Following a global reassessment of crisis zones and humanitarian priorities, the Foundation decided to maintain its support to the same organization and location as in 2023, based on clear evidence of critical need and the proven impact of the intervention. A €15,000 grant was once again allocated to reinforce MSF’s work in Renk County, a remote and underserved area profoundly affected by the ongoing Sudanese conflict and the mass influx of returnees and refugees.
The following video highlights how FAM Foundation’s SOS Fund is supporting Médecins Sans Frontières in delivering lifesaving medical care to those most in need.
An Escalating Humanitarian Emergency
Since April 2023, over 900,000 people have fled from Sudan into neighboring countries, with Renk County alone receiving more than 500,000 individuals—more than half of all arrivals. These populations, mostly women and children, arrived in extremely vulnerable conditions, having endured long and dangerous journeys. Many arrived sick, malnourished, or injured, requiring immediate and ongoing medical attention. The lack of access to basic health services, combined with outbreaks of waterborne diseases such as cholera and acute watery diarrhea, presented enormous health risks for both the displaced population and local communities.
MSF’s Multi-Faceted Emergency Response
Since 1983, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has maintained a continuous and critical humanitarian presence in South Sudan, providing lifesaving medical care amidst one of the world’s most protracted and complex emergencies. MSF currently operates across numerous regions including Unity, Jonglei, Upper Nile, Western Bahr el Ghazal, Central Equatoria, and Lakes States.
01.Conflict and displacement | 02.Acess to healthcare | 03.Infectious disease outbreaks | 04.Neglected tropical diseases |
05.Climate change and floods | 06.Access to clean water and sanitation | 07.Supporting the health system |
In these areas, MSF teams deliver comprehensive healthcare services: from treatment of malnutrition, maternal and child health, and trauma care, to emergency response for disease outbreaks such as measles, cholera, malaria, and kala-azar. Their work also includes surgical services, vaccination campaigns, and mental health support for displaced populations affected by conflict and climate shocks.
MSF scaled up its activities in Renk to provide urgent healthcare services and strengthen local health infrastructure. In the first five months of 2024 alone, MSF conducted over 46,000 outpatient consultations, including more than 12,500 for children under five and 3,600 for pregnant women. Critical care services were also provided through 2,500 inpatient admissions and 1,720 therapeutic feeding interventions.
In addition to direct healthcare, MSF’s response included:
Maternal and Reproductive Health Services: Pre- and post-natal care, assisted deliveries, and family planning.
Mental Health Support: 2,205 mental health consultations addressing trauma, anxiety, and depression—critical services in the context of displacement and violence.
Epidemic Response: Rapid treatment and containment of cholera and other communicable diseases through rehydration centers and isolation units.
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH): MSF ensured access to clean drinking water and sanitation facilities to prevent the spread of disease.
Emergency Preparedness: Reinforcement of medical supply chains, training of local health workers, and strategic coordination with other humanitarian actors.
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FAM’s Role in Driving High-Impact Humanitarian Aid
The SOS program of the FAM Foundation is designed to respond swiftly to humanitarian crises with targeted funding that maximizes impact. In the case of South Sudan, the Foundation’s contribution played a critical role in enabling MSF to maintain life-saving operations in a region that receives limited attention and insufficient support from international donors.
This renewed collaboration also reflects FAM’s commitment to long-term engagement, learning, and accountability. The decision to support MSF again in 2024 was based on a thorough review of results from 2023 and updated humanitarian assessments. The Foundation’s approach—strategic, responsive, and grounded in evidence—continues to guide its interventions across its core action areas: ocean and water conservation, scientific education, health and wellbeing, and emergency aid.
Looking Ahead
The FAM Foundation will continue to monitor the situation in South Sudan and collaborate with trusted humanitarian partners to ensure that its resources reach the communities most in need. As the global climate and geopolitical landscape remain unstable, FAM remains steadfast in its mission to support resilience, dignity, and the right to health and safety for all.
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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
