The United Nations World Food Programme has welcomed a contribution of NOK 128.6 million, equivalent to US$12.5 million, from the Government of Norway to support food and nutrition assistance in South Sudan. The funding will enable WFP to deliver life-saving assistance to vulnerable populations while strengthening community resilience and supporting essential services that underpin humanitarian operations across the country.
The contribution comes at a critical time as food insecurity and malnutrition continue to rise. Recent assessments project that more than half of South Sudan’s population will face acute food insecurity during the peak of the lean season between April and July 2026, when food availability is at its lowest. Children and women are among the hardest hit, with millions affected by malnutrition, highlighting the urgent need for sustained humanitarian support.
The funding will also be used to boost food production and enhance resilience at community level. Support for smallholder farmers and initiatives such as home-grown school feeding aims to strengthen livelihoods, improve nutrition outcomes and promote inclusive economic growth. In addition, part of the contribution will help maintain critical common services that ensure effective programme delivery and humanitarian access throughout the country.
WFP has emphasized that food security is essential for long-term stability, economic recovery and peace in South Sudan. Norway’s support reflects a strong commitment to addressing immediate humanitarian needs while also investing in resilience-building efforts that help communities withstand climatic, economic and conflict-related shocks.
Norway has been a long-standing partner of WFP in South Sudan, consistently supporting efforts to combat hunger and build pathways to peace and stability. This latest contribution brings Norway’s total support to WFP’s operations in the country since 2020 to more than US$29 million, reinforcing its role as a key humanitarian partner during a period of escalating need.
