South Sudan: Plan International, Integrated Protection, Skills Building and Learning for Empowerment of Adolescents, Youth, families and communities in Yei, Morobo and Kajokeji
This project seeks to complement the previous phase of an integrated protection intervention. It will build on key successes, achievements and key lessons learned through the provision of integrated life-saving emergency child protection services, skills building, empowerment of adolescent youth and communities in the targeted locations.
Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
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South Sudan |
Human rights Gender Humanitarian Assistance & DRR
Human rights (incl. Women's rights)
Sexual & gender-based violence Protection, access & security |
15.06.2023
- 14.06.2025 |
CHF 645’120
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- Enhanced protection of vulnerable children and adolescents through comprehensive age-appropriate case management, Family Tracing and Reunification (FTR), alternative care and economic support including safe referrals to multi-sectoral services
- Improved well-being of vulnerable children, adolescents and young adults with their caregivers through PSS activities, Alternative Basic Education, skills building and Mentorship opportunities in safe and designated areas
- Increased capacities of stakeholders including community structures for enhanced protection of children, adolescents and young people from abuse, neglect, violence and exploitation
- Enhanced empowerment of adolescent boys and girls including young people through integrated practical skills building and alternative basic education
- The project ensured that urgent child protection and GBV needs were met. Additionally, a safe and protective environment for vulnerable children was promoted, through established community support services including six Child-Friendly Spaces (CFSs)
- Due to growing needs in the targeted locations, the project was extended to include Alternative Education, livelihood and skills support to ensure access to opportunities and reduce the risks of exploitation for children and adolescents
- A great level of community acceptance and active participation was a key enabling factor for projects success demonstrated within the community-based structures. The positive parenting sessions improved protective environment for vulnerable children and adolescents and improved parenting practices in families
- Plan utilized the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) coordination mechanism and referral pathway to support children, adolescents and caregivers in need of level 3 and level 4 MHPSS support. This support will be extended to the frontline workers hence Plan will develop a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with respective partners
- Other international or foreign NGO North
- Plan International
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY
GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Human rights
Ending violence against women and girls
Material relief assistance and services
Cross-cutting topics Human rights
Aid Type Project and programme contribution
Project number 7F10628
Background |
South Sudan continues to face a dire humanitarian situation. The Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO 2023) estimates that 9.4 million people, 53% of whom are children need humanitarian aid and protection.
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Objectives | Empower adolescents, youth, families and communities to improve their resilience and protect themselves from violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation in increasingly peaceful communities in Greater Yei, South Sudan. |
Target groups | 40,000 in host and displaced communities in Yei, Morobo and Kajokeji (12,000 Boys, 14,000 Girls, 6,000 Men, 8,000 Women). 205 persons with disabilities will be targeted (90 Male and boys, 115 Female and girls). |
Medium-term outcomes |
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Results |
Expected results: Output 1: Provided case management support for vulnerable children Output 2: Addressed the psychosocial support needs of children, and alternative learning options provided Output 3: Capacitated stakeholders to create and maintain a protective environment for children and young people Output 4: Refer young people to vocational training and provided specialized opportunities for employment Results from previous phases: |
Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
Project partners |
Contract partner International or foreign NGO |
Coordination with other projects and actors | Nonviolent Peace Force (NP), Protection Cluster, Ministry of Gender Child and Social Welfare. |
Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 645’120 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 526’120 Total project since first phase Swiss budget CHF 853’291 Budget inclusive project partner CHF 1’470’791 |
Project phases | Phase 2 15.06.2023 - 14.06.2025 (Current phase) |