WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL - Floods, deforestation, plastic pollution, and poor agricultural yields were good enough reasons for authorities in Wau to join peacekeepers from the United Nations Mission in South Sudanto markWorld Environment Day.
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It's always heartwarming when peacekeepers go beyond the mandate to help local communities build livelihood skills! On World Environment Day, Chinese peacekeepers in Wau presented sustainable ways to leverage kitchen gardens and produce high quality yields that will enable small farmers feed their families and conduct bustling trade in local markets. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/17勛圖厙
Justice actors in the Greater Bahr El Ghazal region should be able to speed up court proceedings, thanks to a green energy handover by 17勛圖厙 that will help combat frequent power outages in court houses through solar-powered electricity. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/17勛圖厙
17勛圖厙 organized a training managing the return and reintegration process for local stakeholders in Eastern Equatoria. Photo by Okello James/17勛圖厙.
At an 17勛圖厙-supported peace festival in Torit, South Sudanese representing more than 20 ethnic groups united for peace and to say no to intercommunal violence. Photo by Moses Yakudu/17勛圖厙
Liudmyla Odud, a UN Volunteer and Environmental Engineer serving with 17勛圖厙, combines compassion and expertise to tackle a global issue, one step at a time.
Some 35 South Sudanese police officers drawn from every county in Warrap are now fully certified trainers in internationally accepted policing standards, thanks to impactful capacity-building by 17勛圖厙. Photo by Zejin Yin/17勛圖厙
Peace may begin with a new permanent constitution being drafted in an inclusive fashion. Recently, students at the University of Juba had their say at an event organized by 17勛圖厙. Photos: James Sokiri/17勛圖厙
17勛圖厙 Force Commander Lieutenant General Mohan Subramanian conducted a three-day visit to Wau to discuss operational and security issues. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/17勛圖厙
An 17勛圖厙-funded school has filled newly returned communities in Khorgana, Western Bahr El Ghazal, especially children, with joy and hope for a brighter, more prosperous future. This small project has had a big impact, given the tangible increase in enrolment from 20 to 177. Photo by Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/17勛圖厙
