The Government of Japan announced one million US Dollar contribution to the United Nations World Food Programme or WFP to support activities enabling communities in South Sudan restore livelihoods and enhance their resilience against future shocks that affect their food security.
Japan Ambassador to South Sudan Kiya Masahiko expresses his government commitment to assist South Sudanese attain long-term food security and break the cycle of constant hunger crises.
He says the funds will help WFP buy food and deliver assistance to needy communities and vulnerable people while they work on community asset-creation projects.
Ambassador Masahiko says some participants may build and rehabilitate infrastructure such as roads and flood-control dikes, while others may expand land for agriculture or improve other assets that benefit the whole community.
WFP Country Director Joyce Luma welcomed Japan additional contribution to boost efforts to support livelihoods and prevent households and communities from falling deeper into food insecurity.
She stresses that it is important to build resilience and invest in the future in more stable parts of the country while they continue providing aid directly to conflict-affected people.