The Viable Support to Transition and Stability or Vistas has officially shutdown their offices and activities in Greater Lakes State on Friday.
Speaking during the farewell ceremony, Regional Program Officer Kachuol Deer confirms to partners that VISTAS has closed its activities in the region and the Juba office will close in May 2019.
Yousra El Ghoroyeb UNMISS Civil Affairs Department acknowledges the great role played by the organization in Peace building especially in Lakes State.
Program Manager of Oxfam, Mandela Nelson is disappointed about the departure of VISTAS from Lakes State.
He hopes that the Management would get more funding and resume operation soon.
Sabah Ruben is a Project Officer for Initiative for Rural Empowerment or IRE. Ruben says VISTAS has been offering capacity building to IRE and the shutdown will affect them greatly.
VISTAS programs are designed to strengthen citizens’ confidence and capacity to address the causes and consequences of political conflict, violence and instability.