Our mission
YAAP works to assist the neediest and most neglected youth across South Sudan and actively engage them as agents of change in their communities to alleviate poverty in all its forms.
Started by young people. Still led by them.
+
Years serving
Who we are
A youth-led response to poverty in South Sudan
Youth Action Against Poverty is a youth-led, non-profit national NGO, established in 2017 by a group of dedicated young South Sudanese in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State.
We were founded with one objective: a poverty-free society that is socially and economically self-reliant, and aware of fundamental human rights. We collaborate with government stakeholders, UN agencies and other humanitarian and development actors to meet the most urgent needs in our communities.
- Food security
- Education
- WASH
- Youth empowerment
- Peace building
- GBV prevention
What drives us
Our mission, vision and goal
Our vision
A poverty-free society that is socially and economically self-reliant and aware of fundamental human rights.
Our goal
To mobilise and empower young people to be proactive agents of change in the eradication of poverty within their communities.
What we stand for
The values behind our work
- 01
Respect for culture
We observe full respect for the norms, traditions and cultures of the people we work with, and expect the same mutual respect from our staff and volunteers.
- 02
Youth at the centre
Young people are not only beneficiaries. They design, lead and deliver our work.
- 03
Accountability
A five-member board oversees our strategy, policies, work plans and budgets, and meets every quarter.
- 04
Partnership
We work alongside government stakeholders, UN agencies and humanitarian and development actors.
- 2017
- Founded
- Team members
- Areas of operation
- Focus programmes
Where we work
Coordinated from Aweil and Juba, present where the need is
Headquartered in Aweil, with a coordination office in Juba, the capital, a field office in Malakal and an operational presence in Twic and Jamjang.
- Headquarters
Aweil Town
Northern Bahr el Ghazal State
Headquarters - Coordination office
Juba
Central Equatoria State
Coordination office - Field office
Malakal
Upper Nile State
Field office - Operational presence
Jamjang County
Ruweng Administrative Area
Operational presence - Operational presence
Twic County
Warrap State
Operational presence
HeadquartersCoordination officeField officeOperational presenceRoutes from headquarters
What we do
Our programmes
Six connected programmes, because poverty has many causes.
Food Security & Livelihoods
Helping households grow more food, earn an income and recover after shocks like flooding.
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Education
Building and equipping learning spaces, and keeping children — especially girls — in school.
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Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
Safe water close to home, working boreholes, and hygiene practices that prevent disease.
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Youth Empowerment & Civic Engagement
Skills, leadership and a voice for young people in the decisions that shape their communities.
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Community dialogue that helps neighbours resolve conflict without violence.
Learn moreEnding Gender-Based Violence
Prevention, awareness and safe referral for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.
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Governance
Accountable to the communities we serve
YAAP is governed by a board responsible for overseeing all strategic operations and policy development. The board meets quarterly to review strategic direction, policies, annual work plans and budgets. The chair is elected for a three-year term.
- Chair
- Secretary & Executive Director
- Treasurer
- Gender Representative
- Board Member