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PEACE AND CLEAN WATER ACCESS STRENGTHENED BY TEARFUND IN RUBKONA

Tearfund Strengthens Peace and Clean Water Access in Rubkona County

 November 13, 2025

Rubkona County, Unity State Local authorities and residents in Rubkona County have praised Tearfund for supporting peacebuilding, community dialogue, and improved access to clean water in the flood-affected region of Unity State.

The initiative is part of the European Union–funded “Building Resilient Communities” project, which aims to strengthen community structures and enhance resilience in conflict-affected areas of South Sudan. The program, launched in January 2024, is implemented by a consortium led by Save the Children, in partnership with Tearfund and the Coalition for Humanity (CH).

The project promotes peace dialogues, women and youth leadership, entrepreneurship, agricultural productivity, improved natural resource management, and sustainable access to clean water. It is being implemented across three key locations Akobo East (Jonglei State), Malakal (Upper Nile State), and Rubkona (Unity State)

while complementary interventions are supported in Renk by Education Cannot Wait (ECW), the Humanitarian Fund (HF), Swiss, and Danida.

According to Mr. John Kangkang Kuo, County Director of Peacebuilding, Tearfund began its work in Rubkona in March 2023, focusing on community sensitization, peace awareness campaigns, and water point rehabilitation.

 “Together with Tearfund, we have empowered communities through peace sessions and established peace champions in all eight payams,” said Mr. Kangkang. “Their work in spreading peace messages and resolving conflicts has restored trust and unity in our communities.”

At the state level, Mr. Peter Par Tap, Director General at the Unity State Ministry of Peacebuilding, commended Tearfund’s ongoing role in promoting harmony and development.

 “Their interventions in peace dialogues, radio programs, and local court rehabilitation have strengthened rule of law and coexistence,” he said.

Officials and residents emphasized that peace and access to basic services remain inseparable pillars for lasting stability in Rubkona County.

The EU-funded Building Resilient Communities project supports conflict-affected areas of South Sudan through peacebuilding, climate-smart agriculture, natural resource management, vocational training, and sustainable clean water systems. The project highlights community-driven resilience and amplifies the voices of women, youth, and children in peace and development processes.