Planting Seeds of Hope in South Sudan through Direct Cash Assistance
JUBA, May 12, 2021-After Maria Kiden lost her husband several months ago, her life was turned upside down. Suddenly, this pregnant wife and mother became a widow, and the sole breadwinner and caretaker of her family, causing significant financial hardship.
But today, Kiden, 35, is beaming with happiness. Through the World Bank-funded South Sudan Safety Net Project (SSSNP), she received her first quarterly cash payment $121.50 (roughly 65,000 South Sudanese Pounds) to help her take care of her family. Now that I have this money, half of my financial burden has been lifted, Kiden said. Before, I was forced to borrow to buy food, charcoal and soap. I can now stock maize, beans and cooking oil. My children are sick, and I can pay their medical bills.
Planting seeds of hope in South Sudan through direct cash assistance
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To help protect South Sudan’s poorest and most vulnerable citizens, a World Bank-funded project provides direct cash assistance
Nearly 100,000 people have already received cash benefits, with the goal of reaching some 430,000
The project also offers reliable access to income opportunities and temporary employment
JUBA, May 12, 2021 After Maria Kiden lost her husband several months ago, her life was turned upside down. Suddenly, this pregnant wife and mother became a widow, and the sole breadwinner and caretaker of her family, causing significant financial hardship.
But today, Kiden, 35, is beaming with happiness. Through the World Bank-funded South Sudan Safety Net Project (SSSNP), she received her first quarterly cash payment $121.50 (roughly 65,000 South Sudanese Pounds) to help her take care of her family.
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