We are a South Sudanese women-led organization delivering life-saving humanitarian services and long-term support in health, education, livelihoods, and peacebuilding.
Active Women Arise Africa (AWA-AFRICA) was founded by South Sudanese women activists and youth leaders in response to growing humanitarian crises and the need for sustainable, gender-sensitive development. We are committed to protecting the dignity, rights, and future of women and children across conflict-affected regions of South Sudan.
To deliver inclusive humanitarian services in health, education, food security, livelihoods, andessential non-food items to women and children in rural and urban communities, withthegoal ofrestoring their dignity, resilience, and hope.
A society where women and children fully enjoy their rights, live in dignity, and thriveinpeaceand equality.
To empower women, youth, and vulnerable communities in South Sudan to live dignified, peaceful, and resilient lives through inclusive humanitarian action, gender-responsive development, andsustainable peacebuilding.
AWA-AFRICA believes that sustainable development begins with the people. We are committed to a community-led, rights-based approach that centers local voices and experiences, ensuring that solutions are grounded in the realities of those we serve.
By prioritizing women’s leadership, inclusion, and resilience, we empower communities to not only recover from crises but also to shape their own futures. Our approach fosters lasting change by investing in the strength and potential of individuals—especially women—as agents of transformation.
At AWA AFRICA, we are committed to creating a safer, more just world for women and girls. Our Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention and Response Program provides trauma-informed care, legal support, and community-driven advocacy to end violence and promote healing.
Every woman and girl deserves access to quality healthcare — without fear, shame, or barriers. AWA AFRICA’s Health Outreach and SRHR program delivers mobile clinics, education, and lifesaving services to underserved and crisis-affected communities, empowering women with the care and knowledge they need to thrive.
At AWA AFRICA, we believe education is the foundation for lasting change. Our programs restore learning opportunities in crisis-affected areas — providing accelerated learning, teacher training, school supplies, and safe spaces so that every child, especially girls, can thrive and reclaim their future.
Economic empowerment transforms lives. At AWA AFRICA, we equip women and girls with vocational skills, financial literacy, and business support to help them build sustainable livelihoods. From VSLAs to small enterprises, we create opportunities for women to thrive and lead in their communities.
True peace begins from within. AWA AFRICA’s Peacebuilding and Social Cohesion program empowers communities to lead grassroots reconciliation, trauma healing, and conflict prevention efforts. By centering dialogue, inclusion, and youth leadership, we help restore trust and build a peaceful, united South Sudan.
At AWA AFRICA, we help communities confront the realities of climate change through smart farming, reforestation, disaster preparedness, and clean energy solutions. Our Climate Resilience and Environmental Protection program empowers people — especially women and small-scale farmers — to adapt, thrive, and protect their environment.
We are committed to reaching more women, children, and underserved communities across South Sudan. Our key strategic priorities include:
We’re building internal systems, leadership, and technical expertise to deliver larger programs, scale efficiently, and meet complex donor requirements with transparency and accountability.
To grow sustainably, we are diversifying our funding base, improving donor engagement, and developing innovative approaches to secure long-term support for our programs.
We are expanding collaboration with local and international NGOs, UN agencies, government bodies, and grassroots actors to amplify reach, share knowledge, and achieve collective impact.
We center our approach on community voices, women’s leadership, and conflict-sensitive solutions — ensuring our work is grounded in real needs, inclusive values, and long-term change.
Active Women Arise Africa (AWA AFRICA), with support from the International Rescue Committee (IRC), will be conducting a Rapid Needs Assessment in the counties of Nasir and Ulang. This initiative aims to identify urgent community needs and inform targeted humanitarian response efforts in the region.
Your time, voice, or support can help women and children in South Sudan live with dignity, peace, and hope. Whether you’re an individual, partner organization, or just passionate about change — there’s a place for you here.
AWA-AFRICA is a women-led non-governmental organization based in South Sudan. We provide life-saving humanitarian aid and long-term development programs focused on gender-based violence prevention, women’s empowerment, education, peacebuilding, and climate resilience.
We work in hard-to-reach, conflict-affected regions across South Sudan — including Central Equatoria, Jonglei, Unity, Upper Nile, Eastern Equatoria, and Northern Bahr el Ghazal. Our programs prioritize areas with high humanitarian needs, especially for women and children.
We offer survivor-centered services including psychosocial support, legal referrals, case management, and safe spaces for women and girls. We also run community awareness campaigns to challenge harmful norms and promote protection for all.
Yes! You can join us as a volunteer, partner with us as an organization, or support our mission by helping us expand our reach. Visit our “Join the Movement” page to learn more.
Yes, we are fully registered with the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) of South Sudan. We operate legally and transparently under national regulations, with a mandate to serve communities across the country.
We are grassroots, women-led, and community-driven. Our programs are designed in collaboration with local leaders and are deeply rooted in cultural understanding, gender equity, and long-term impact — not just emergency response.
