Hope Amid Hardship: Financial Independence for South Sudanese Women

In this episode, Regina Matengo discusses CARE's transformative work of the project Fortifying Equality and Economic Diversity for Resilience (FEED II ) in South Sudan, funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC), with World Vision and in collaboration with War Child. Regina provides a detailed look at the project's goals, including addressing harmful cultural norms, promoting financial independence through VSLA groups, and building community resilience. She shares powerful stories of women empowered by the project, such as Jennifer, a VSLA leader who has created multiple groups and become a community champion. We also discuss the project's strategies for sustainability, including partnerships with government ministries and the training of local leaders as gender champions. This episode offers a comprehensive overview of the challenges faced by women in South Sudan and the impactful solutions implemented by the FEED II project.Follow us on X, Instagram and LinkedIn.