SSD NP: Preventing Violence and Building Safer Communities in the Sobat Corridor
Project completed
This is the second phase of a project in the Sobat Corridor implemented by NP, aimed at improving the safety of civilians and further enhancing the communities’ capacity to prevent and respond to threats, through nonviolent conflict resolution and self-protection options. This includes direct protection activities such as accompaniments for vulnerable groups, trainings and awareness rising campaigns on protection, mediation, as well as protection mainstreaming and aid coordination.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
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South Sudan |
Humanitarian Assistance & DRR Gender Conflict & fragility nothemedefined
Protection, access & security
Sexual & gender-based violence Conflict prevention |
01.05.2017
- 28.02.2019 |
CHF 1’000’000
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- Communities in and around Ulang, including displaced persons
- NGOs working in the area
- Increased safety and security of civilians at eminent risk of violence
- Strengthened capacity for protection and response to violence
- Reduced prevalence and impact of GBV and child protection concerns
- Protective presence, patrols and accompaniments provided to vulnerable groups
- Mediation activities initiated and supported/facilitated at all levels
- Awareness raising activities and trainings on GBV and child protection conducted
- Women protection Teams expanded and mentored through their work
- 5 community dialogues and mediation sessions conducted, resulting to a notable decrease in tensions between Lou Nuer and Jikany Nuer groups
- 4 Women Protection Teams established and functional
- 574 children benefitting from life-skills training
- 506 community members trained on various protection issues, prevention and response
- Other international or foreign NGO North
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation EMERGENCY RESPONSE
GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY
GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Material relief assistance and services
Ending violence against women and girls
Civilian peace-building, conflict prevention and resolution
Cross-cutting topics Conflict reduction
Aid Type Project and programme contribution
Project number 7F09549
| Background | The Sobat Corridor in Upper Nile State has been heavily affected by the ongoing conflict, exposing populations to several threats of violence. This is made worse by long standing inter and intra clan conflicts related to cattle raiding and competition over resources like pasture and water, which are usually violent, resulting in deaths and displacement. Women and children are exposed to protection risks such as GBV, forced child recruitment and separation (unaccompanied and separated minors, UASMs). Humanitarian actors also face difficulties in delivering aid due to access constraints and lack of coordination. |
| Objectives | To prevent violence and build safer communities in the Sobat Corridor |
| Target groups |
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| Medium-term outcomes |
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| Results |
Expected results: Results from previous phases: |
| Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
| Credit area |
Humanitarian aid |
| Project partners |
Contract partner International or foreign NGO |
| Coordination with other projects and actors | The protection cluster, the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) and the donor community, NGOs, and local authorities. |
| Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 1’000’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 991’986 Total project since first phase Budget inclusive project partner CHF 1’500’000 |
| Project phases |
Phase 2 01.05.2017 - 28.02.2019 (Completed) Phase 1 16.03.2016 - 30.04.2017 (Completed) |
