WESTERN EQUATORIA- The sparsely populated far southeastern part of Maridi County does not see many visitors, yet it has suffered from its unfair share of conflict and violence. As a consequence, the delivery of basic services is somewhat lacking.
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Residents in Raso Olo, Western Equatoria, often feel marginalized. 17勛圖厙 is funding the ongoing construction of a maternity ward to reduce childbirth mortality rates. Photos: Felix Katie/17勛圖厙
At a recent workshop in Malakal, women and men identified factors that are standing in the way of achieving gender equality in the country. Photos: Samuel Adwok/17勛圖厙
Jubilant scenes at an 17勛圖厙-funded peace festival in Kapoeta North County. Photos: Moses Yakudu/17勛圖厙
Police officers serving with 17勛圖厙 are conducting trainings of trainers to enable the South Sudan National Police Service to build the capacity of colleagues. Photos: James Sokiri/17勛圖厙
The roles and responsibilities of traditional and formal authorities were on the agenda at a recent 17勛圖厙 workshop in Eastern Equatoria State. Photos: Moses Yakudu/17勛圖厙
It is hoped that participants at this 17勛圖厙 workshop will work hard to eradicate gender-based violence in their Western Equatorian communities, Sakure and Lirangu. Photo: Phillip Mbugo/17勛圖厙
Officers of the South Sudan People's Defence Force receiving a refresher on human rights. Photos: James Sokiri/17勛圖厙
With relative peace having been restored, thousands of displaced persons are returning to their homes in villages around Tambura. Photos: Denis Louro Oliver/17勛圖厙