Easter cards for SVP South Sudan Appeal

Handmade Easter cards will be available at St. Catherine’s on Sunday, 30 March. The aim is to raise as much money as possible for the SVP South Sudan appeal, to directly assist people in extreme poverty. Your donation (large or small) for every card will be much appreciated. All donations will go to this good cause.

Ursula Seddon

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.