Sun 27 April ~ SVP South Sudan Appeal

St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) South Sudan Appeal- special collection after all Masses on 27th April: The people of South Sudan are among the poorest in the world, having suffered from civil wars, polluted drinking water, famine caused by blight, catastrophic floods in 2024, and additional pressure from displaced people from the on-going war in neighbouring Sudan. The SVP has people on the ground in the country and the money raised will go directly towards projects ranging from education to health care. Sarah Meeson

From SVP website https://svp.org.uk/twinning/can-you-help-bring-peace

South Sudan gained independence in 2011 after years of civil war, making it the world's newest country - and one of its poorest. 2.4 million people are displaced and 6.2 million are in urgent need of assistance. 

SVP South Sudan runs life-saving projects and provides hope and assistance to those suffering:

1) Infant Feeding Centres - provide essential and life-saving meals to over 700 children, three times a week.

2) Healthcare centre - offers free medical aid for men, women and children living in dire conditions. As the only clinic in such a remote area, the clinic frequently attends to over 120 patients each day providing crucial advice and medication.

3) Vocational training - enables unskilled young people, previously at risk of becoming child soldiers or drifting into a life of crime, to learn a trade and contribute to the rebuilding of their nation. Training is offered in construction, tailoring, medicine, and more. Over 400 students have enrolled for training this year and another 400 graduated in 2024.

4) Be in Hope Home - provides funding to support homeless boys with safe accommodation, and educational and training opportunities to help them find employment as part of their longer-term personal development. The home houses up to 25 boys at any time.

Download the Appeal leaflet here.