Dr. James Wani Igga has made frequent, urgent appeals to the global donor community and international organizations to prioritize the humanitarian crisis and development needs facing South Sudan. His calls for support have focused on securing assistance for millions of South Sudanese affected by ongoing conflict, climate disasters, displacement, and poverty.
Key Messages in Dr. Wani Igga’s Appeals
- He has repeatedly urged international partners, United Nations agencies, and bilateral donors to step up humanitarian aid, emphasizing the overwhelming influx of refugees and returnees from Sudan and ongoing internal displacement.
- Dr. Igga has highlighted the need for critical resources to prevent hunger, malnutrition, and disease, noting that more than two-thirds of the population require humanitarian support and millions face severe food insecurity.
- His calls stress that South Sudan’s challenges are exacerbated by climate change, flooding, droughts, and economic hardship—problems demanding both emergency relief and long-term international investment in resilience and development.
- He appeals for solidarity, emphasizing that immediate contributions and strategic partnerships from the global community are necessary to close the funding gap and avert further tragedy in the country.
International Response and the Foundation’s Role
- Dr. Igga’s engagement with high-level representatives from the UN, the European Union, and other major donors has helped raise international awareness, though significant gaps remain between needs and funded action.
- The Wani Igga Foundation amplifies these calls by focusing on humanitarian aid, job creation, women and youth empowerment, and community development, drawing on Dr. Igga’s political experience and networks to facilitate access and partnerships.
Dr. Wani Igga continues to urge global donors to act swiftly and generously, recognizing that only a strong, coordinated international response can support the South Sudanese people in overcoming the country’s ongoing crises.
