Our 1-SHOP program (2024-2026) focused on building the resilience of pastoralist communities against animal diseases, including zoonoses and antimicrobial resistance.
Strengthening One Health Systems for the Protection of Health and Livelihoods (1-SHOP)
Status: Completed (1-SHOP ran from March 2024 through March 2026)
Goal: Enhance the resilience of pastoralist communities against animal diseases, including zoonoses and antimicrobial resistance, while strengthening livelihoods.
Where: Torit County, Eastern Equatoria State, South Sudan
🔗 Download the 1-SHOP Project Brief (PDF)
The Situation
South Sudan faces significant challenges, with 62% of the population experiencing acute food insecurity, compounded by climate change, conflict, and a lack of basic services. The country's pastoralist communities, particularly in Torit County, rely heavily on livestock for their livelihoods but are highly vulnerable to animal diseases, zoonotic disease outbreaks, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). These issues are exacerbated by weak veterinary services, poor animal husbandry practices, and limited access to livestock extension services, especially for women.
What We Achieved
From March 2024 to March 2026, the 1-SHOP project worked alongside pastoralist communities, Community Animal Health Workers (CAHWs), healthcare workers, and government partners to strengthen animal health systems, improve disease prevention, and build more resilient livestock-based livelihoods in Torit County, Eastern Equatoria State.
Using a One Health approach, the project strengthened local capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to animal and public health threats while expanding access to veterinary services and livelihood opportunities.
Key results include:
By investing in local leadership, community-based animal health systems, and sustainable livestock management practices, 1-SHOP helped strengthen community resilience and create lasting systems that continue to support animal health, livelihoods, and public health beyond the life of the project.
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Previous Work in South Sudan:
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