OFAD South Sudan

Background of OFAD South Sudan
The Organization for Agriculture and Development (OFAD) South Sudan is a national, non-governmental, non-profit organization established to support vulnerable communities affected by conflict, climate shocks, poverty, and food insecurity across South Sudan. OFAD was founded in response to the growing humanitarian and development needs of rural and conflict-affected populations, particularly women, children, youth, and persons with disabilities.
OFAD South Sudan is legally registered and operates in close collaboration with national and state authorities, community leaders, civil society actors, and international partners. The organization adopts a community-driven and participatory approach to ensure local ownership, sustainability, and accountability in all its interventions.
With strong technical experience in food security, livelihoods, protection, disaster risk reduction, WASH, health, education, and peacebuilding, OFAD works to strengthen community resilience, promote self-reliance, and contribute to long-term recovery and development. The organization prioritizes gender equality, social inclusion, conflict sensitivity, and accountability to affected populations in all its programs.
Core Activities of OFAD South Sudan
OFAD South Sudan implements integrated humanitarian and development programs under the following thematic areas:
1. Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL)
Agricultural support through seed distribution, farming tools, and extension services
Crop production, post-harvest handling, and value chain development
Cash-based interventions (Cash for Assets, Cash for Work, and unconditional cash transfers)
Livestock support, animal health services, and restocking
Income-generating activities and small business development
2. Agriculture and Climate-Smart Programming
Promotion of climate-smart agriculture and sustainable land use
Farmer field schools and capacity building for lead farmers
Community irrigation, soil and water conservation activities
Support to cooperatives and producer groups
3. Protection and Gender Programming
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and response
Protection of women, girls, children, and persons with disabilities
Community awareness on human rights, protection, and safeguarding
Psychosocial support and referral services
Men and boys’ engagement in gender equality
4. Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Anticipatory Action
Community-based disaster risk assessments and preparedness planning
Flood and drought mitigation activities
Early warning and early action interventions
Capacity building on disaster preparedness and resilience
Construction of community assets to reduce disaster risks
5. Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
Construction and rehabilitation of latrines and water points
Hygiene promotion and sanitation campaigns
Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS)
WASH support in schools and health facilities
6. Health and Nutrition Support
Support to Primary Health Care Units (PHCUs) and Centers (PHCCs)
Community health awareness and outreach
Nutrition screening and referrals
Maternal and child health promotion
7. Education and Youth Empowerment
Support to basic education and learning environments
School sanitation facilities and hygiene promotion
Youth skills development and vocational training
Peace education and leadership training for youth
8. Peacebuilding and Social Cohesion
Community dialogue and conflict resolution initiatives
Support to traditional and local peace mechanisms
Inter-community reconciliation activities
Promotion of peaceful coexistence and social cohesion