YSAT did not grow because someone invested in building it from the outside. It grew because displaced people invested in building it from within, turning lived experience into institutional strength, and determination into governance, systems, and partnerships that serve communities at scale.
Every initiative under SPA 5 builds one or more of these four foundations — the architecture that makes YSAT a durable, accountable, and self-sustaining organisation.
Building the structures, policies, and oversight mechanisms that ensure YSAT remains accountable, neutral, and mission-aligned as it grows.
Investing in the digital, financial, and data systems that make YSAT's operations real-time, evidence-based, and cost-effective.
Building the network of peer organisations, institutional donors, and civil society actors that amplify YSAT's reach and influence.
Growing the skills, confidence, and leadership capacity of YSAT's own staff — and investing in the next generation of refugee-led institutional leaders.
Combined direct and indirect reach since 2017
People served in 2025 across all five programme pillars
Organisations in the NoSSCOU network
Local organisations sub-granted and strengthened
RLOs and CBOs trained on governance and fundraising with UNHCR
Staff capacity built in professional development programmes
Uganda
South Sudan