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Our stories: Transforming Communities in South Sudan
Explore how the RSRTF and its dedicated partners are transforming communities across South Sudan through integrated programs that foster reconciliation, stabilization, and resilience.


Climate-Smart Farming Brings Hope for Food Security
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.
RSRTF South Sudan
Nov 172 min read


Community-led flood resilience in Southern Unity: How RSRTF helped Southern Unity reclaim hope
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.
RSRTF South Sudan
Aug 154 min read


A New Dawn for Southern Unity: Hope Rekindled Through Area-Based Programming
In one of South Sudan’s most fragile regions, the launch of the Southern Unity Area-Based Programme has sparked a wave of cautious optimism. With communities, leaders, and donors united under the RSRTF-supported initiative, a new chapter of reconciliation, resilience, and locally-driven peace is taking root.
RSRTF South Sudan
May 292 min read


Justice Returns to Leer: Mobile Court Brings Hope and Accountability to Conflict-Affected Communities in Unity State
For the first time in over a decade, residents of southern Unity State have seen the return of formal justice through a mobile court...
RSRTF South Sudan
May 114 min read


🕊️ When Revenge Turns to Reconciliation: A Southern Unity story of community-led peacebuilding
After years of inter-clan violence and mistrust in Panyijiar County, a quiet transformation is taking root. With support from the RSRTF consortium, local elders, spear masters, women, and youth stepped forward to lead peace dialogues—bringing together rival groups once separated by bloodshed.
RSRTF South Sudan
May 93 min read
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