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The Internews humanitarian information service involves a continual process of listening and two-way communication with the community and humanitarian responders.
Community Correspondents collect feedback, questions, and concerns from community members each day through one-to-one and group discussions. We ensure a diverse range of voices is heard and provide an alternative for community members who may not feel comfortable, or may not know how, to approach humanitarian actors with their feedback.
Supported by the World Food Program (WFP), Internews is working with the Community Engagement Network (CEN) to respond to community information gaps, concerns, and needs at the Renk Transit centre. We provide a two-way information platform that connects community members with verified and actionable information from humanitarian responders to connect the community with services, elevate community voices, and inform decision-making. This project serves thousands of people displaced by the conflict in Sudan and now travelling through or living in Renk County, Upper Nile State in, South Sudan.
If you want to contribute to this bulletin or discuss our data please contact:
Humanitarian Media Advisor, Internews Tusiime W. Romeo (Akiiki) (atusiime@internews.org),
Program M & E Manager, Community Engagement Network (CEN), Leju Anthony Robert (leju.robert@cen-ss.org), Renk, Upper Nile, South Sudan.
OVERVIEW
In and around Malakal town, the Community Engagement Network (CEN) creates programming for Nile FM and narrowcasting in the Transit Center, the camps, and the PoC. The audio material is the result of comments and answers gathered from the impacted communities and aid organizations.
Feedback from refugees and returnees at the Malakal Transit Center brings out both persistent problems that require urgent attention and appreciation for recent improvements in food distribution. Despite pointing out delayed food deliveries, broken distribution systems, and a lack of supplies. Despite this, many aid recipients express gratitude to the World Food Programme for its financial support. Recent flooding has worsened these problems by damaging crops and causing disruptions in humanitarian aid.
There is also an immediate need for improved transportation logistics, better coordination among humanitarian organizations, and focused aid for vulnerable groups like expectant mothers and individuals with disabilities. The community also looks out for sustainable livelihood opportunities to encourage self-sufficiency, emphasizing the need for resources and tools to support revenue-generating activities. Addressing these problems is essential to ensuring regular access to essential services and improving the well-being of the affected populations.