South Sudan
NCA has worked in Sudan since 1972, beginning with a multisectoral program in Eastern Equatoria, now part of South Sudan. We strengthen communities through partnerships with civil society actors, playing a key role in both humanitarian and development efforts. Today, we are active in five states, with key results in gender-based violence prevention, climate-resilient WASH, peacebuilding, and economic development and food security.
Challenges and response
Intercommunal conflict, violence against civilians
NCA engages religious leaders at the grassroots level to foster community dialogue and promote social cohesion. NCA strengthens the skills of women and youth in negotiation, dialogue, and trauma healing. We also support church leaders in advocating for peace and reconciliation at national and regional levels.
Gender-based Violence (GBV)
NCA engages religious leaders in transforming harmful social and cultural norms, reinforcing laws that protect women's rights. NCA also facilitates education on gender equality and sexuality, addressing harmful practices such as girl child compensation and child marriage.
Inadequate access to clean water & sanitation services
NCA facilitates the construction of water facilities, e.g., boreholes and motorised water systems. We also collaborate with the Ministry of Rural Development on the rehabilitation of water schemes destroyed by conflict or flooding.
Economic Development & Food Security
NCA supports farmers by providing agricultural inputs and capacity-building programmes to boost food production. Additionally, NCA collaborates with the private sector to connect local farmers with market opportunities.
Norwegian Church Aid in South Sudan
Been present since
1972
in South Sudan
In 2024, we spent
8.157.705
EURO in South Sudan
Partners
- South Sudan Council of Churches
- PRESBYTERIAN RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
- ITWAK Women Empowerment Organization
- Central Equatoria State Union of Visal Impair
- Holy Trinity Peace Village -Kuron
- Community Development Support Service
- The Organization of Children Harmony
Our donors in South Sudan
All donors
Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad)
Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
Contact
Bulluk Area P.O. Box 30
JUBA South Sudan
Why
Kapoeta South experiences high rates of harmful practices, including gender-based and physical violence. In the traditional Toposa community, women and girls rarely speak in public gatherings, particularly in the presence of men. Much of the violence occurs at home, particularly when women and girls are accessing water and firewood. Domestic violence, especially physical abuse, is rampant and often viewed as a form of discipline for women. These practices are deeply rooted in cultural norms.
How
The Itwak Women Empowerment Organization (IWEO), an NCA partner, initiated community dialogues to engage men in preventing violence against women and girls. Their goal was to transform norms and promote responsible behavior. Over eight weeks, women were educated on GBV, rights, and legal protections, and were encouraged to identify issues for men to address. Subsequently, 16 sessions were held with men, focusing on accountability and their attitudes towards women.
Result
The intervention led by NCA and IWEO in Longeloya BOMA, Kapoeta South County, led to the creation of the "Resolutions of People-to-People Dialogue" bylaw, aimed at protecting women and girls from gender-based violence and ensuring accountability for its perpetrators.
Local partner on this project
ITWAK
Donor
The Norwegian Agency for Development and Cooperation (Norad)