WFP welcomes donations of US$500,000 from Korea
WFP’s beneficiaries unload food items from vehicles at an unidentified distribution point (Photo: Supplied)
December 24th, 2019 (SSNN)–As humanitarian needs increase as a result of the ongoing instability and other various factors, the United Nations World Food Program in the Republic of South Sudan has highly welcomed a contribution of $ 500,000 from the Republic of Korea.
“WFP is grateful to the support from the Republic of Korea,” says Matthew Hollingworth, WFP’s Country Director in South Sudan.
Matthew said that the funds will go a long way towards supporting the affected population, who have fled their countries of origin due to conflicts.
“These funds will enable us to provide vital support to the most vulnerable people who in most cases have been forced to flee their countries of origin often with few possessions they can carry. The cash assistance gives people options to buy not only food but also to buy other basic needs they may lack.”
For his part, the Korean Ambassador to South Sudan, Ha Byung-kyoo said that his country will always be committed to supporting the displaced refugees in East African countries.
“Having contributed over US$27 million through projects to assist refugees in Uganda and South Sudan since 2017, Korea remains committed to responding to the humanitarian needs of refugees in South Sudan,” said Ha Byung-kyoo, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to South Sudan.
“It is crucial to maintain WFP’s food assistance, as relief food is the first step in enabling refugees to restart their lives and embark on a journey towards self-reliance. We appreciate WFP in South Sudan and being at the forefront of humanitarian activities. We highly value our strong partnership.”
South Sudan has been severely affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis, aggravated by the recent flooding.
On December 12, 2019 the Deputy Special Representative to the UN Secretary General UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator, Alain Noudéhou, expressed grave concern during the launch of the South Sudan Humanitarian Response Plan 2020, and requested $1.5 billion to provide critical humanitarian assistance to 5.6 million people in urgent need across the country.
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