JUBA—The German government has provided funding for Women for Justice and Equality (WOJE) to support mental health and psychosocial support to 500 conflict-affected women and girls in Kajo-Keji County, Central Equatoria State.
In a statement issued on November 11, the German Embassy in Juba said the project, titled “Restoring Dignity and Building Resilience for Conflict-Affected Women and Girls in Kajo-Keji County,” aims to improve the well-being and resilience of beneficiaries through accessible, confidential and survivor-centred support services.
Nicole A. Hofmann, Germany’s Chargé d’Affaires a.i. and Head of Cooperation, said the funding would help provide confidential and survivor-centred mental health and psychosocial support.
“Germany is continuously supporting the People of South Sudan. We focus on the needs of the most vulnerable groups. Through this engagement with the organisation Women for Justice and Equality, we want to show our support to the conflict-affected women and girls in Kajo-Keji County. By funding their project, we will ensure that the 500 conflict-affected women and girls will receive adequate confidential and survivor-centred mental health and psychosocial support services,” Hofmann said.
The statement did not disclose the amount of funding provided by the German government.
The statement said the project will also strengthen protection services through case management, safe referrals, confidential handling of information, community-based protection mechanisms and dignity assistance.
According to the embassy, 100 of the most vulnerable beneficiaries will receive dignity assistance, while another 100 women will benefit from livelihood support, including kitchen gardening, vegetable production, business assistance and Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs).
The project, the embassy said, will target conflict-affected women and girls in Tipere, Kajo-Keji County, with beneficiaries selected based on their vulnerability and protection needs.
Hofmann reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to supporting South Sudan, describing the country as the second-largest bilateral donor to South Sudan.
Kajo-Keji County has experienced insecurity and violence that have displaced thousands of civilians, particularly women and children, increasing their vulnerability and limiting access to essential services.
