Refugee Crisis in South Sudan

Oxfam’s response

Oxfam is working in South Sudan to deliver timely and effective humanitarian aid to help people affected by the conflict. Oxfam is currently supporting over 500,000 people with humanitarian assistance including clean water, hygiene facilities, food, fuel, income and longer-term support.

In Renk town, located at the border between South Sudan and Sudan, Oxfam has been operating since the start of the Sudan war in April 2023 responding to the refugee crisis regionally.

Our activities include:  

• Installing emergency drinking water systems, toilets, and bathing facilities to provide immediate relief.  

• Distributing hygiene and dignity kits containing essential items like soap, detergent for washing clothes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, as well as underwear, menstrual items, and solar-powered flashlights for women.  

By the end of 2024, Oxfam has assisted more than 140,000 people crossing the border from South Sudan and seeking refuge in South Sudan. To help improve security for women, Oxfam is providing cash – so far, Oxfam has distributed multi-purpose cash assistance to 32,247 people in this area of South Sudan.