South Sudan Independence
Celebrating South Sudan's Independence
South Sudan endured a generation of civil war and the displacement of millions of its people. Today, as it gains independence as the world's newest country, Mercy Corps is helping its families grow more crops, get job training, open new businesses and prepare for a peaceful, prosperous future.
When Cassandra Nelson first visited southern Sudan in 2005, she found no roads, no markets and little sense of unity. Last month, she returned to find a completely different place. Watch this video to see what's changed:
Some of the People We're Helping
Photo Essay: On the Eve of Independence
Decades of fighting left South Sudan in tatters. Click here for images that illustrate how Mercy Corps is helping its people start over from scratch.
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Sudan: An uncertain future for Nyan-man Ajiing and her children July 5, 2011
"I’m a returnee from Khartoum and now a displaced person from Abyei," 30-year-old Nyan-man Ajiing explained.
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South Sudan: Celebrating July 4th en route to South Sudan July 2, 2011
I’m a big fan of July 4th; it’s a holiday with friends, barbecue, fireworks and — even in the dreary Pacific Northwest — we usually manage to get some sun.