Today is the first anniversary of South Sudan’s independence. It has been a very difficult year for this new country. Here are some links to news stories on this newly formed country:
- Reuter’s series on South Sudan’s first year
- Interactive timeline of the past year
- Article that highlights the country’s unrest
- NY Times article on the still-terrifying conditions for children in South Sudan
- UNICEF’s plea for making South Sudan children a priority
- 40 photos that depict what life is like in South Sudan
And some links to the way the ECC is partnering with South Sudan:
- CWR’s Widow project in South Sudan
- CWR’s Vulnerable and Orphaned Children project in South Sudan
- Covenant World Mission’s work in South Sudan
- Short video about a typical home in South Sudan
Continue praying for this new country as it begins its second year.
