From non-violence peacebuilding training and community dialogues to anticipatory humanitarian action, YSAT South Sudan works with communities in Pibor, Duk, Magwi, and across Jonglei and Eastern Equatoria to reduce conflict and build self-sustained, violence-free communities.
All projects below are implemented across Pibor and Duk in Jonglei State, and Pajok Payam in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria.
Implemented in partnership with Dan Church Aid (DCA) with funding from DANIDA and USAID, this project ran in Magwi County from October to December 2022 with the aim of peacebuilding and livelihood enhancement. Activities included a three-day non-violence peacebuilding training for 40 youth, a Sport for Peace football tournament involving 10 teams, and a community peace dialogue attended by over 150 community members.
Full Project DetailsAn 18 million dollar project funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, implemented by the Danish Refugee Council and co-implemented by YSAT across Ayod, Magwi, Kajo-Keji, and Morobo. The project promotes peaceful communities by tackling barriers to education, hunger, and root causes of violent conflict, reducing pressure on humanitarian needs through timely, dignified, and sustainable responses.
Full Project DetailsYSAT trained 120 peace promoters across three quarters to conduct neighbourhood watch in Pibor Administrative Area, with a one-day refresher training for 40 peace promoters in 2024. In parallel, YSAT registered and distributed unconditional cash transfers to 200 vulnerable households, including women, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and child-headed households, across Gumuruk and Pibor.
Full Project DetailsYSAT conducted intra-communal peace dialogues reaching 115 participants across two sessions in Pibor, addressing education for girls and youth engagement in peacebuilding. YSAT also commemorated the International Day for Peace in collaboration with the Ministry of Peacebuilding under the theme "Cultivating a Culture for Peace," and conducted conflict sensitivity training for 60 SCLR group representatives and community leaders.
Full Project DetailsYouth trained on non-violence peacebuilding initiatives
Community members reached through peace dialogues
People reached through community events and cultural gala
Peace promoters trained for neighbourhood watch
Households received unconditional cash transfers
Total people directly reached under SPA 1
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