FY 2023 Q2—QUARTERLY REPORT: January 1 – March 31, 2023

The program's primary goal is to stabilize the country and strengthen its foundation for self-reliance through four objectives. The objectives focus on building cross-line interdependence and intra-community cohesion, supporting civil society actors in advocating for peace and reform, enabling key partners to provide trauma awareness services, and promoting accurate information through media. The program operates in five states and thirteen counties, with a focus on promoting peace processes and peaceful coexistence. In the reporting quarter, USAID Shejeh Salam effectively managed its programming by combining grants extended from the third year, first quarter with sixteen new grant activities approved by USAID. These new activities are currently being implemented and monitored at various stages. The program's technical approach aligns itself with the USAID/South Sudan country strategy, which aims to address the complex operating environment in South Sudan. The program's activities are designed to promote peace, stability, and self-reliance in the country. The program's implementation is guided by the four objectives, which are critical to achieving the program's overall goal. The program's geographic focus is on five states and thirteen counties in South Sudan. The program's activities are designed to be context-specific, taking into account the unique needs and challenges of each location. The program's implementation is also guided by the principles of collaboration, learning, and adapting, which are critical to ensuring the program's effectiveness and sustainability. The program's monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) plan is designed to track the program's progress and identify areas for improvement. The MEL plan includes key quantitative results, key lessons learned, and activity challenges. The program's MEL plan is critical to ensuring that the program is meeting its objectives and making a positive impact in the country. In terms of implementation, the program has made significant progress in the reporting quarter. The program has successfully implemented sixteen new grant activities, which are currently being monitored at various stages. The program has also made significant progress in promoting peace, stability, and self-reliance in the country. The program's activities have been well-received by local communities, and the program has been able to build strong relationships with key stakeholders. The program's financial report for the reporting quarter shows that the program has made significant progress in terms of budget management. The program has been able to manage its budget effectively, and the program's financial report shows that the program is on track to meet its financial objectives. The program's financial report also shows that the program has been able to make significant progress in terms of grants management, with sixteen new grant activities approved by USAID. In conclusion, the USAID Shejeh Salam (Promoting Peace) Activity is a stabilization program implemented by DT Global in South Sudan. The program's primary goal is to stabilize the country and strengthen its foundation for self-reliance through four objectives. The program has made significant progress in the reporting quarter, with sixteen new grant activities implemented and monitored at various stages. The program's MEL plan is critical to ensuring that the program is meeting its objectives and making a positive impact in the country. The program's financial report shows that the program is on track to meet its financial objectives, and the program has been able to make significant progress in terms of grants management.