South Sudan at 15: Independence, Struggle, and a Fragile Hope

A brave, bold, but battered country marked 15 years of existence last week, South Sudan. Its many challenges are staggering, but it’s also a country whose predominantly younger generation have hope for a future free from conflict, food shortage and displacement, and in which young voices of today help pave the way for establishing regular elections, political cooperation and the rule of law. Join us as we dive into the state of the world’s youngest country as it reaches its 15th anniversary, and see where our intentions and prayers may be most needed. Intentions and prayers start at 20 minutes 46 seconds. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as we reflect on the challenges and opportunities facing South Sudan as it marks 15 years of independence, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will that all South Sudanese people will be moved to unite in meeting the challenges they are facing and recognize the prospects for moving forward in peace. Please join us in holding this. Chapter markers: 00:00:00            Introduction 00:00:59            South Sudan’s Independence Story 00:06:01            Achievements Since Independence 00:09:26            Conflict Returns 00:10:35            Current Challenges 00:14:01            Climate and Hunger Pressures 00:14:46            Paths to Hope 00:17:23            Building a Sustainable Future 00:20:46            Intentions and Prayers Sources referenced in this episode: https://reliefweb.int/report/south-sudan/growing-nation-children-demand-say-south-sudans-future-15-years-independence-0#:~:text=JUBA%2C%208%20July%202026%20%E2%80%93%20As,making%2C%20Save%20the%20Children%20said https://www.historycentral.com/Africa/SSudan.html        https://www.worldbank.org/ext/en/country/southsudan https://enoughproject.org/conflicts/south-sudan                        https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2026/02/05/narrow-path-to-recovery-finding-a-climate-smart-pathway-and-stabilizing-south-sudan-s-economy                     https://hmd.org.uk/resource/9-july-2011-south-sudan-becomes-an-independent-state/    https://history.state.gov/countries/south-sudan    https://peacekeeping.un.org/sites/default/files/past/unmis/referendum.shtml https://www.usip.org/programs/independence-south-sudan  https://mcmnh.gov.ss/country-brief/ https://www.concern.net/news/south-sudan-history-timeline Join us in person for intention holding:   https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 Labyrinth Activist Network Zoom calls   https://insighttimer.com/cliverj Daily intention holding with Clive on Insight Timer.   Our websites:  www.heartfulimpact.com/   Our show website.   https://globalhealingresponse.com/ Global Healing Response ~ Offers a wealth of prayers, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events.   https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism.   https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group.   https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding.   Impact! Is presented by Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson. It is produced by Impact Productions.   Our show content is hosted by Podbean and available from all major podcast platforms.   Our theme music is by Chris Collins. indiemusicbox.com.   Our logo artwork is by AltoClassic (Getty Images/istock).   Contact us via Facebook Messenger from the Impact! Facebook group, or using any of the contact methods mentioned on our websites.   Impact! www.heartfulimpact.com.