Leading Change Together
ACT is a youth-led organization empowering young people in South Sudan through leadership development, sustainable livelihoods, and community resilience — fostering inclusive growth and lasting peace.
Our Mission
“To empower youth through leadership development, sustainable livelihoods, and community resilience, fostering inclusive growth and lasting peace.”
Our Vision
A peaceful, self-reliant South Sudan where young people lead positive change in their communities.
Our Approach
ACT adopts a participatory, community-centered model that begins with listening. Through research, surveys, and continuous dialogue, we identify local needs and design programs that are both relevant and sustainable.
What We Do
Five Pillars of Community Impact
Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment
We provide market-driven vocational skills training — tailoring, IT, graphic design, bakery, and agribusiness — bridging the unemployment gap for young people.
Peacebuilding & Social Cohesion
We facilitate community-led dialogues and provide training in conflict resolution and mediation to foster peaceful coexistence across fragmented communities.
Advocacy & Protection
We lead high-impact awareness campaigns on substance abuse, girls' education, and gender-based violence, amplifying the voices of youth and women.
Smart Agriculture & Climate Resilience
We promote climate-smart agricultural techniques — drip irrigation, bee-keeping, and sustainable resource management — to strengthen food security.
Disaster Risk Reduction & Emergency Preparedness
We build community first-responder capacity through early warning systems, hazard mapping, and emergency preparedness planning.
Recent Milestones
Impact Delivered in the Field
Gender Equity
Established EMAP (Engage Men through Accountable Practice) groups in Hai Matamadia and Jebel Kheir, driving community-led gender accountability.
Safe Spaces
Managing a Women and Girls' Friendly Space in Hai Jebel Kheir, providing a secure environment for women and girls to access support and services.
Financial Inclusion
Actively monitoring 10 Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) groups, with a focus on strengthening financial record-keeping among members.
Active Partnerships
Maintained active collaborations with CEPO, WDG, and local government bodies, building a network of support for youth development.
SUCCESS Project
Selected as one of 40 Civil Society Organizations nationwide for the EU-funded SUCCESS project, led by Mercy Corps, to strengthen governance and operational capacity.
EU / Mercy Corps Partnership
ACT is one of 40 select Civil Society Organizations nationwide participating in the SUCCESS project — a multi-year EU-funded initiative led by Mercy Corps to strengthen civil society capacity across South Sudan.
From the Field
ACT in Action
99+ photographs documenting ACT's community programs across Western Bahr el Ghazal State
Partners & Collaborators
Working with leading international and local organizations to amplify our community impact.
Join the Movement
Ready to lead change in your community?
Whether you are a young person in Western Bahr el Ghazal, a partner organization, or a supporter — there is a place for you in ACT's mission.