WESTERN EQUATORIA Until recently, Jacklin Taban Mathew, a 15-year-old school dropout from Nabanga, a village in Tambura, Western Equatoria, had no hope or future prospects.
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Two new facilitiesa primary school and a health centerhave brought joy to communities in a remote village in Western Equatoria. Photo by Phillip Mbugo/17勛圖厙
17勛圖厙 recently organized three workshops on protection of civilians for local authorities, organized forces, and traditional leaders in Ezo, Mvolo and Ibba counties of Western Equatoria. Photo by Denis Louro Oliver/17勛圖厙.
In Bor, 17 local journalists came together to discuss ethical reporting, upholding human rights and guarding against hate speech. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/17勛圖厙
An 17勛圖厙 peace campaign in Nimule fosters social cohesion and aims to encourage voluntary returns as South Sudan races to complete remaining peace benchmarks, including the conduct of free, fair and credible elections. Photo by Moses Yakudu/17勛圖厙
A visiting 17勛圖厙 team meets returnees fleeing violence in neighbouring Sudan who are currently located in a transit site in Warrap. Photo by Zejin Yin/17勛圖厙
An 17勛圖厙-funded renovation of a primary school in Wadadelo, Western Bahr El Ghazal, has brought hope to some 400 students and their teachers. Photo by Michael Wondi/17勛圖厙
A new police post handed over by 17勛圖厙 in Western Equatoria's Lakamandi area is expected to provide residents with greater security, reduce crime and, as a bonus, ensure dignified detentions for offenders, including juveniles, to facilitate their reintegration into society after completing their sentences. Photo by Felix Katie/17勛圖厙
17勛圖厙 promotes peace through sports and renovates Bor Freedom Square football playground. Photo by Angellah Mandoreba/17勛圖厙.
Everyone must unite to end sexual violence say participants at an 17勛圖厙-facilitated workshop in Jonglei and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area leads. Photo by Mach Samuel/17勛圖厙.