Violence against civilians and the dislocation of people from their homes and livelihoods has caused a public health crisis in the region.

Currently, ARC runs 16 primary health clinics, repairs or builds one wateryard and one new well per month, and assists farmers with seeds, tools, training, care of livestock, and development of community gardens.

Milestones:

ARC continues to maintain an ongoing mix of emergency and recovery programs, serving 350,000 displaced and war-affected people around the city of Nyala.

Current Needs:

In 2009 and beyond, ARC will continue pursuing the following objectives with the communities we serve:

• strengthening health care services and practices
• improving access to potable water and promoting good hygiene and sanitation practices
• improving food security among war-affected households, particularly female-headed households
• and increasing protection for women and girls