Nurturing Displaced Children in South Sudan

In Gumbo area, Juba, South Sudan, World Vision helps vulnerable children to overcome poverty and experience the fullness of life through the establishment of their child friendly space (CFS). The organization initiates various efforts to help vulnerable individuals and victims of the Juba conflict to have a fruitful life. Mackline Lurit, 23, and Aliseo James, 33, took on the opportunity to work as volunteers and support displaced individuals under the CFS program. Their work has been meaningful and impactful as some of the children who once could not even speak English are now able to utilize their language skills with fluency and confidence. Most importantly, the children are active in interacting with one another and promoting their own development and learning as well. Mackline and Aliseo teach the children to play different games that help them learn the alphabet and numbers. The conflict and concerns for their safety have prevented them from attending school which is located far from their homes. Through CFS Gumbo, which gets over 600 children for their activities every day, Mackline and Aliseo try to encourage them to go to formal schools.

For more information, visit https://www.wvi.org/stories/south-sudan/volunteers-spread-joy-caring-and-nurturing-displaced-children