Warrap State is in northwestern South Sudan, home to two ethnic groups, Dinka and Luo. They lived peacefully until 2021 when conflict arose between them over livestock grazing rights. War in Warrap destroys communities. Youth cattle raids families destroys schools, and leaves many hungry. Engaging these youths in peace talks with leaders, SSGID can end violence, and rebuild trust. The result is children go to school, displaced families return home, fear disappears, and peace prevails.
There are more than 6 clashes every year between the two ethnic groups according to UNOCHA, with reported several ambushes on the roads. More than 400,000 people are internally displaced within Warrap State alone. Several schools and other social infrastructure have been destroyed. As a result, whole communities live in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps, with poor sanitation, disease, and no food. This project will engage 1,700 kraal youths to create peace for more than 500,000 people.
Organize regular meetings where youth can openly discuss grievances and build understanding. Facilitate cultural events to celebrate shared heritage and respect between communities. Encourage youth collaboration on projects like water wells, promoting a sense of shared purpose. Pair young men with community leaders for guidance and positive role models, discouraging violence. Spread messages of peace and tolerance through local radio, music, and social media campaigns led by the youth themselves
This project tackles the cycle of violence displacing over 1 million people in Warrap and neighbouring States. By engaging at least 1,700 young men from Dinka and Luo communities in peace talks and activities, the project aims to reduce armed raids, property destruction, and violence. This creates a safer environment for displaced families to return home, rebuild their lives, and for children to go back to school. Agricultural production will resume and communities will become food secure.
This project has provided additional documentation in a DOCX file (projdoc.docx).
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