Families in Akillo Payam who lost crops to flooding are recovering through renewed farming activities with ROCE support. Agricultural rehabilitation efforts are helping communities restore riverine lands and rebuild their livelihoods.
Supported households received seeds, tools, and guidance on climate-smart planting techniques.
ROCE facilitated a community peace dialogue training session at CIDO Hall in Pibor. Elders, youth leaders, and local administrators took part in workshops on conflict resolution, mediation, and peaceful coexistence.
Participants developed practical steps to address local disputes before they escalate into violence.
ROCE joined community members in Pibor to mark the International Day of Peace. The event brought together diverse groups to reaffirm their commitment to reconciliation and non-violent conflict resolution.
Speakers highlighted the role of dialogue, tolerance, and customary justice in building lasting peace.
ROCE teams responded to heavy flooding in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area between August and September 2025. Rising waters affected rural homesteads and displaced families across low-lying areas.
Our field staff carried out rapid assessments and coordinated with local authorities to identify the most vulnerable households in need of urgent support.
ROCE joined RSRTF partners under the UNMPTF for a coordinated livestock vaccination exercise in Jonglei State. The campaign reached pastoral communities whose herds are essential to household nutrition and income.
Multi-agency coordination strengthened coverage and ensured vaccines reached remote grazing areas.
Ahead of peak flood season, ROCE supported anticipatory action activities in Pibor. Community members engaged in preparedness planning, including moving valuables to higher ground and identifying safe evacuation routes.
These early measures reduced losses among the most vulnerable households in flood-prone payams.
Field monitors documented early signs of flooding in Pibor as river levels began to rise ahead of the peak season.
ROCE community volunteers tracked water levels and alerted local leaders, helping families prepare before the worst of the seasonal floods arrived.
ROCE observed and supported customary justice proceedings at the C-Court in Pibor. Strengthening local judicial processes helps communities resolve disputes fairly and maintain social cohesion.
Peacebuilding programmes work alongside traditional leaders to promote restorative justice and human rights awareness.
Young community members in Pulbur, Uror County completed training on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms. The programme equipped participants with practical skills to resolve local disputes without escalation to violence.
Youth leaders are now better prepared to support customary courts and community mediation forums.
In partnership with local animal health workers, ROCE supported a livestock vaccination campaign in Pibor Manyiran village. Goats, sheep, and cattle were vaccinated to protect community assets and food security.
Protecting livestock is critical for pastoral households whose animals are their primary source of wealth and nutrition.