18/05/2026
Meaningful Community Conversations are the foundation of lasting Change.
The Coalition for Humanity-South Sudan team in Pibor county recently a community campaign in Verteth Payam focused on addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and ending forced marriages, engaging 40 participants in open dialogue and awareness sessions.
Key Takeaways from the engagemen;
↪️ Community dialogue creates safee spaces for people to speal openly about harmful practices
↪️ Ending GBV and forced marriages requires collective responsibilty from leaders, parents, youth and community members
↪️ Awareness is a powerful tool in changing mindsets and promoting the rights and dignity of women and girls
↪️ Local participation strengthen protection mechanisms and builds more resilient communities
↪️ Sustainable change begins when communities are empowered to lead the conversations themselves
Grateful to our partners Oxfam World Food Programme and everyone who contributed to this important discussion.