Why

Improve the health and lives of mothers and children under five by restoring South Sudan’s health systems.

What

Women and children in South Sudan live in challenging circumstances. Here, mothers, newborns, and children under 5 die at some of the highest rates in the world. With clean water and handwashing facilities scarce, people struggle to stay healthy. When they do get sick, healthcare is often not available—or not trusted when it is. And with education levels low and opportunities few, women have difficulty supporting their families economically and raising healthy, educated children. 

To address these challenges, CMMB South Sudan introduced CHAMPS, our signature Children and Mothers Partnerships initiative—connecting women and children in the Western Equatoria state with health and development aid that saves lives and builds community resilience. It includes complimentary initiatives that support maternal, child, and newborn health; water, sanitation, and hygiene; health system strengthening; and economic empowerment. 

Health Systems Strengthening 

By strengthening existing health systems, we build confidence in professional healthcare. We provide equipment, training, and support to health facilities, including St. Theresa Hospital in Nzara County. We also provide emergency transport vehicles—critical for reaching people in remote areas. CMMB South Sudan is working to keep pharmacies well supplied and to continually train healthcare workers, making sure that healthcare is available to women and children when they need it.