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About US<\/strong><\/p>\n

Support Women Aid (SWA) is a National women-led organization transforming the lives of women and girls affected by violence in South Sudan through delivering an integrated, survivor-centered approach that shifts them from vulnerability to resilience. \u00a0SWA was founded in 2018 to address deep-seated gender inequalities, widespread sexual violence, extreme protection risks, and acute hunger driven by conflict spillover, climate shocks, and to empower women to lead community development in a context characterized by conflict and traditional, often restrictive, social norms in South Sudan. SWA is currently working to address the worsening humanitarian crisis in South Sudan, where approximately 5 million people need assistance, and roughly 104 people are displaced every hour due to conflict, extreme poverty, and acute food insecurity. Over 65% experience gender-based violence (GBV), with high rates of child marriage, lack of education, and limited healthcare, creating one of the lowest gender equality levels globally. \u00a0SWA is legally registered as a non-profit organization with the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC)of the Republic of South Sudan (Registration Number:1728).<\/p>\n

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To empower women to lead<\/strong>, thrive, and drive change through leadership training and mentorship, advocacy, and economic opportunity, while championing their rights to create an equitable world where every woman and girl thrives.<\/p>\n

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\u201cA vibrant society where women and girls thrive with equal opportunities, unleashing their full potential and innovation to drive transformative change and prosperity\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Strategic Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. To promote and advocate for women\u2019s rights, elimination of all forms of discrimination, including eradication of GBV through the protection<\/strong> of women and girls, and ensuring legal access<\/strong> to justice for survivors.<\/li>\n
  2. To advance women’s leadership and participation in political and peacebuilding processes to achieve sustainable peace and inclusive governance.<\/li>\n
  3. To champion women\u2019s economic independence through entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and financial access, fostering sustainable, inclusive economic growth.<\/li>\n
  4. To strengthen the resilience of women smallholder farmers through equal access to inputs, finance, and training, enabling them to lead in agricultural innovation and drive economic well-being<\/li>\n
  5. To advance sexual and reproductive health rights through comprehensive education, accessible family planning, and dignified menstrual hygiene management, fostering a health system that serves everyone at every stage of life.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  6. To promote sustainable, tailored WASH practices by empowering women in leadership roles, ensuring safe and accessible facilities that enhance community health, and upholding hygiene dignity.<\/li>\n
  7. To promote girl child education and women’s literacy by providing tailored programs that enhance reading and numeracy skills for lifelong empowerment.<\/li>\n
  8. Enhancing employability skills for female youth (aged 15-30) to bridge the gap between education and the workforce, by providing tailored training, mentorship, digital, and soft skills to reduce high unemployment, foster entrepreneurship, and promote social inclusion.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    <\/a><\/a>OUR CORE VALUES<\/h1>\n
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    1. Transparency and Accountability: <\/strong>We maintain the highest standards of openness, documentation, and integrity in managing resources, ensuring full accountability to our beneficiaries and stakeholders<\/li>\n
    2. Inclusivity and Mutual Respect<\/strong>: “At SWA, we cultivate an inclusive, safe space where mutual respect is the foundation of our work. By valuing all perspectives, we empower every individual to thrive, fostering a culture of true belonging where diverse voices drive sustainable change with our staff, community, and partners.<\/li>\n
    3. co-creation<\/strong>: At SWA, we place women and girls as the active designers and decision-makers of their own solutions, ensuring interventions are relevant, sustainable, and truly representative of their lived experiences.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      1. Partnership:<\/strong> At SWA, we believe in building enduring alliances that go beyond mere promises, focusing on shared accountability and tangible results. Our partnership model ensures that we drive shared outcomes through closely aligned goals and mutual accountability, transforming traditional relationships into high-value collaborations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        Governance Structure and Organizational Policies<\/strong><\/p>\n

        General Assembly: Comprised of key stakeholders, including women representatives, meets annually to approve strategic plans and policies. The General Assembly serves as the supreme governing body of an organization, bringing together diverse key stakeholders\u2014including dedicated women representatives\u2014to ensure inclusive decision-making and strategic oversight.<\/p>\n

        Board of Directors:<\/strong> Consists of 7 members (5 women and 3 men), including foundation and elected members. They serve a maximum of two 2-year terms, meet quarterly to approve plans\/reports. Have 2 sub-committees: finance\/budget\/procurement and the Discipline and Welfare Committee. The Finance and Procurement Committee provides strategic oversight of the organization\u2019s financial health, ensures the integrity of financial reporting, manages risk, and establishes transparent, cost-effective procurement policies that support the organization\u2019s mission. The Discipline and Welfare Committee ensures a safe, orderly, and respectful environment, balancing strict adherence to institutional rules with proactive support for staff well-being. It enforces codes of conduct, investigates misconduct, and addresses mental health or behavioral issues through counseling, aiming to foster staff performance.<\/p>\n

        Secretariat:<\/strong> Led by an Executive Director appointed by the Board, supported by heads of Finance\/Administration, Programs, Monitoring\/Learning, and Fundraising. The Executive Director (ED) of an NGO acts as the chief staff leader and public face of the organization, responsible for implementing the strategic vision set by the Board of Directors. She oversees daily operations, ensures financial sustainability, drives fundraising, manages staff, and fosters key stakeholder relationships to advance the mission.<\/p>\n

        Organizational Policies: <\/strong>SWA has established a comprehensive set of policies to ensure that the organization operates transparently, safely, and efficiently while managing risks. Key policies include the Constitution, Financial Management & Accountability Policy, Personnel\/HR Policy, Procurement Policy, Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy, Conflict of Interest Policy, Fraud Prevention Policy, Risk Management Policy, Security and Safety policy, ITC & Data Security Policy, M&E Policy, Grievance\/Discipline Policy, Code of Conduct and Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy, among others.<\/p>\n

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