In an area, where years of conflict and flooding have undermined livelihoods, climatesmart farming is sowing the seeds of resilience. Gany Jiech Yoach, once reliant on food relief, is now cultivating maize using tools and training provided through an RSRTF-supported initiative. His flourishing garden—fenced by hand and nourished with hope—stands as a beacon for his community.

The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, announced on Monday that plans are underway to regulate cattle movement in order to reduce conflicts.

Youth leaders and civil society groups in Yei River County are urging the government to prioritize peace, infrastructure, and community development. Speaking at International Peace Day celebrations, they highlighted the urgent need for reconciliation, protection of humanitarian workers, and grassroots services to prevent renewed conflict and build a stable future.

After years of displacement, violence, and rising floodwaters, communities in Southern Unity are reclaiming their future through community-led flood resilience. With support from RSRTF, youth and local residents in Panyijiar and Mayendit are building life-saving dykes—restoring land, unity, and hope.