More than 10 million Pounds have been raised from Great Run Marathon that was held in Juba in April.

The Great South Sudan Run was an initiative pioneered by an Ethiopian, AyesheshimTeka, to help people who have been affected by famine in South Sudan. Several institutions made pledges.

In February, the National Bureau of Statistics and three UN agencies declared famine in parts of the country, especially the former Unity State.

However, in June the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification said there was no more famine in the area.

The Great Run Marathon Pioneer and the Chairperson of the Organization Committee, Ayesheshim Teka, told Eye Radio that 11 million pounds have been collected so far.

Mr. Teka added that the team is expecting other pledges that were made by the office of the First Vice President and the African Union.