It is no secret that South Sudan has become one of the largest crises in the world, and the fastest growing crisis on the African continent. In reaction to this crisis Pope Francis declared a day of fasting and prayer for this crisis-embroiled country. People around the world joined in solidarity with over 7 million South Sudanese, 1.1 million of whom are under the age of 5, and who do not know where their next meal is coming from.
The young women enrolled at the Loreto Girls Secondary School approached Sr. Orla about their desire to participate – to fast during lunch. They decided to donate the food that they would have eaten for that meal to Pan Ngath; a women and child center run by the Missionaries of Charity in Rumbek town.
Loreto has been working to support the community through this time of extreme food insecurity and is providing over 2000 meals each day and distributing over 2 metric tonnes of dry rations each month. Loreto again expresses their gratitude to all donors, advocates and supporters for standing in solidarity with them and their community and for all the support they continually receive throughout this time of great need.