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South Sudanese War Widows Join Forces
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A South Sudanese woman and her child stand in their plot of land at Pagarinya 2 refugee camp in Uganda.
Less Education
The majority of South Sudanese children in Kenya's Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps only have access to primary education.
Limited Supplies
During the rainy season, camps for South Sudanese refugees have limited supplies, such as cash and fuel, because of limited road accessibility.
Population
80% of the South Sudanese refugee population are women and children.
Camp Housing
The majority of South Sudanese refugees live in camps, with only 8 percent living in individual accommodations.
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