Women and children health organization

05/05/2026

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www.womenandchidrenhealth.org

29/12/2025

As we step into this New Year, may the light of hope guide our path, the strength of unity empower our mission and the compassion of Christ inspire every action we take. At WCHO, we envision a world where health, dignity and faith flourish together. May 2026 be a year of renewed commitment to healing communities, uplifting lives and advancing the vision of holistic well-being for all. Together, let us embrace new opportunities, overcome challenges with courage and shine as beacons of love and service. Wishing you a blessed, purposefull and transformative New Year!

16/12/2025

AWARENESS ON GBV AND CHILD PROTECTION

Dec162025 1200 (F=700, M=500) community members were reached through two (3) sessions of mass community awareness conducted on 2nd December 2025. These sessions were conducted at Food Distribution Field in the Protection of Civilians (PoC) community during soap distribution done by International Org...

16/12/2025

AWARENESS ON GBV AND CHILD PROTECTION.

1200 (F=700, M=500) community members were reached through two (3) sessions of mass community awareness conducted on 2nd December 2025. These sessions were conducted at Food Distribution Field in the Protection of Civilians (PoC) community during soap distribution done by International Organization for Migration (IOM).
During the sessions, key topics discussed with the participants included Gender Based Violence (understanding GBV, types and common forms of violence, root causes, contributing factors and preventive measures. Under Child Protection, key areas of focus included the common child protection concerns, ways of preventing abuse, exploitation of children and positively challenged the community to understand their roles in protecting the children). The awareness also enlightened the community on the GBV and Child Protection referral pathways.
Key issues raised by some of the participants included limited livelihood opportunities, poverty, child labor and lack of school fees for the children.
Action points were developed by participants including provision of income generating activities to boast livelihood, provision of educational support for Out of School Children (prioritizing orphans and vulnerable children) and continuous community awareness with much focus on the values of education, dangers of child labor and the benefits of embracing non-violent relationships in order to bring behavioral/mindset change of some of the community members.

16/12/2025

TRAINING OF TEACHERS AND OTHER EDUCATION PERSONNELS ON GBV, CHILD PROTECTION, PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT AND RISK MITIGATION. (DECEMBER 2025)

In South Sudan, years of conflict, displacement and poverty have created significant challenges for education, particularly for children who have experienced trauma and other mental health problems. Many teachers lack the necessary training and skills to address these issues, which affect learners' academic progress and well-being. To address this, WCHO in a consortium with FCA through funding from DG ECHO built the capacity of teachers and other education personnel’s on psychosocial support, Child Protection, GBV and risk mitigation in Malakal, Upper Nile state.
Participants included 32(M=23, F=09) teachers, 02 County Education Directors of Malakal City Council and Panyikang county and 01 official from State Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare.
The topics covered during the training under Psychosocial included stress and relaxation, circle of influence, compassion in classrooms, how to identify and support learners with Mental Health and Psychosocial concerns and challenging behaviors as teachers, how to provide Psychological First Aid and make referrals and exercises and activities for the learners to enhance their mental wellbeing. Under GBV, key areas of focus included the types, root causes, contributing factors, negative effects and preventive measures and the SGBV referral pathway.
Under child protection, the areas that were covered included; understanding of child protection, the key elements of Child Protection, why the need to protect children, the common child protection concerns, the protective environment, the procedures for supporting children with special needs e.g children with disabilities and the child protection referral pathway.
On risk mitigation, the areas included; how to identify and mitigate risks in the school environment, such as bullying, unsafe infrastructure, and risks related to conflict or natural disasters. The training was blended with group discussions and role plays.

03/12/2025

Women and Children Health Organization conducted targeted awareness sessions with women and girls in Malakal PoC

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence is an international campaign originating from the first Women’s Global Leadership Institute sponsored by the Center for Women’s Global Leadership (CWGL) at Rutgers University in 1991. Participants chose the dates November 25 to commemorate th...

02/12/2025

16 Days of Activism Against Cyber GBV in South Sudan Launched

02/12/2025

16 Days of Activism Against Cyber GBV in South Sudan Launched

16 Days of Activism Against Cyber GBV in South Sudan Launched

01/12/2025

STOP SEXTING

Do you know that "Using digital tools to coerce, manipulate, or facilitate sexual violence against women and girls, such as recording assaults and sharing them online" is a form of Cyber Gender-Based Violence?

🚨 This abuse not only harms victims directly but also multiplies trauma when shared across digital platforms. Cyber GBV includes harassment, stalking, image-based abuse, hate speech, and sextortion.
Each stripping women and girls of safety and dignity online.

Let’s stand together to make digital spaces safer. ✊

28/11/2025

STOP CYBERBULLYING AGAINST GIRLS AND WOMEN
Do you know that cyberbullying is one of the fastest‑growing forms of violence against girls and women today? 💻🚫

From online harassment to digital exploitation, many suffer in silence. But silence is no longer an option.

The Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare together with the Women and Children’s Health Organization (WCHO) has joined hands to launch a powerful 16 Days of Activism Against Cyber GBV campaign in South Sudan. 🌍💪

📢 Through community dialogues, radio talk shows, and digital workshops, we are breaking the silence, teaching safe online practices, and building a future where every woman and girl can thrive — both online and offline.

💡 Together, we reclaim our digital spaces. Together, we say NO to cyberbullying.

👉 Join the movement. Share your voice. Stand with us against cyber GBV.

Read more here: https://womenandchildrenhealth.org/protecting-women-and-girls-from-digital-abuses-and-exploitations/