Solidarity with South Sudan

During the Jubilee of Consecrated Life, celebrated in Rome from 8 to 12 October 2025 in the Paul VI Hall, several inter-congregational projects were presented: stories of service, care, and fraternity born from the desire to live the Gospel together. These experiences show that shared mission is not simply an example to admire, but a path to follow. 

This journey of collaboration and communion reveals how it is possible to respond more effectively to the needs of our time when we work together: charisms are strengthened, and the response of consecrated life becomes more fruitful and meaningful.

This project promotes initiatives that foster dialogue, reconciliation, and peace. In its daily simplicity, it shows how fraternity is learned by living it: opening doors, building bridges, and discovering in others the reflection of God’s love that unites all peoples.

CONTEXT

Founded in 2008 at the request of the Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference, after years of civil war. South Sudan, one of the poorest countries in the world, faces urgent needs in education, health, and sustainable development.

MISSION

To empower people, especially women, to become agents of change in their society.

KEY POINTS

Education: 892 primary school teachers trained.

Health: 447 nurses and midwives trained, 92% employed in the country.

Agriculture: 810 families supported through sustainable farming (63% women).

Pastoral: Spiritual formation, trauma healing, and outreach reaching 14,000 beneficiaries.

PARTICIPATING INSTITUTIONS

·  UISG (International Union of Superiors General)

·  USG (Union of Superiors General)

·  20 religious congregations from 14 countries