Empowering with Equality
Join Us in Building a Better South Sudan
ERA-SS is driven by a vision of an inclusive, peaceful, and prosperous nation. Your partnership can help turn this vision into reality.
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Why ERA Exists
South Sudan continues to face immense challenges — poverty, conflict, food insecurity, climate shocks, limited education, gender inequality, and weak healthcare systems. ERA-SS was founded to ensure that the voices of communities are heard and that resources are distributed equitably.
Conflict & Displacement
Ongoing instability has displaced millions, fracturing communities and disrupting lives across the nation.
Food Insecurity & Malnutrition
Millions face acute hunger due to conflict, droughts, floods, and disrupted agricultural cycles.
Limited Access to Education
Many children and youth remain out of school, lacking quality learning opportunities and infrastructure.
Poor Healthcare & WASH
Weak health systems and inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities endanger lives daily.
Gender Inequality & GBV
Women and girls face systemic discrimination, limited rights, and high rates of gender-based violence.
Climate Change Impacts
Erratic weather, floods, and droughts threaten livelihoods, food production, and community resilience.
Background
Who We Are
Equity Resource Aid (ERA) is a non-profit national non-governmental organization founded and registered with the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) of the Republic of South Sudan on 10th June 2026. We are geared towards building an equitable society in all aspects of life. Together with national and international partners, we respond to humanitarian crises and support long-term solutions that empower and improve the living conditions for the neediest neglected people.
ERA was founded to ensure that the voices and needs of communities are heard, responded to, and changed through equitable redistribution of resources for all, especially the most underprivileged segments of society. As an impact-oriented & human-centered organization, we use innovative evidence and data-driven decision-making to contribute to a just and equal world.
Our Vision
Creating enabling opportunities for all people to achieve their needs, actively embracing continual social inclusion, change, and justice to take center stage in achieving optimum human development.
Our Mission
All citizens, regardless of their backgrounds, working together, uphold the peace and stability, and take the lead in fulfilling their talents and skills for a progressive change.
Core Values
What We Stand For
Dignity
Every person deserves respect and inherent worth.
Respect for All
Honouring diversity and uniqueness.
Equality
Fair opportunities for everyone.
Accountability
Transparent and responsible stewardship.
Dedication
Unwavering commitment to our mission.
Inclusion
Leaving no one behind.
Aims & Objectives
9 Foundational Aims & 10 Strategic Objectives
Aims
- To empower, educate, and inspire children and all citizens for the importance of being responsible patriots.
- To ensure that these people occupy the center stage in the development of South Sudan.
- To prepare the mindsets of the people in line with national cohesion.
- To unify all regions and enhance the values of national integration.
- To serve as an entity for both inclusion and tolerance in the nation-building process.
- To complement the government's efforts in making South Sudan a better place for all citizens.
- To ensure multi-dimensional mobilizations for the nation's building and sustenance.
- To promote the relevance of non-violence to children and young people across the country.
- To raise awareness about environmental safety, gender-based violence, and good accessibility to health education.
Objectives
- To develop mutual relation and brotherhood feelings in South Sudanese communities through peace building and reconciliation.
- To launch awareness programs in peace building, education, health, community policing, hygiene & sanitation, civic education, human rights, gender and children's issues.
- To work for creative youth activities and sports development for peace building and better security.
- To carry out water, sanitation and hygiene programs among local populations especially those in need.
- To cooperate in managing water schemes in its working areas.
- To promote community well-being & reassurance through community security & community policing programs.
- To enhance well-being of indigenous people by operating result-oriented programs for poverty alleviation.
- To repair and maintain feeder roads in coordination with local structures of underserved communities.
- To launch appropriate programs for women, children, elderly, helpless and disabled persons.
- To implement, promote and support environmental conservation, food security, and economic stability.
Coverage
Working Nationwide
We operate nation-wide, collaborating with community and youth-led NGOs, networks and changemakers as well as working with the government's existing structures and systems to reach the most vulnerable and marginalized groups.
Our work contributes towards the Sustainable Development Goals (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 13, and 16), the South Sudan Growth Development Strategy and South Sudan Vision 2030.
Programmatic Focus
Seven Thematic Areas
Education
Quality learning, teacher training, inclusive materials.
Agriculture & Livelihood
Skills, enterprise, climate-smart farming.
Peacebuilding & Advocacy
Dialogue, reconciliation, policy advocacy.
Youth Empowerment
Leadership, sports, digital skills.
General Protection
Women, children, elderly, persons with disabilities.
Gender Equality
Women's rights, economic empowerment, ending GBV.
Climate Resilience
Conservation, afforestation, community-led adaptation.
ERA Approaches
How We Create Change
Capacity Building
Developing young leaders with skills in leadership, research, advocacy, and communication.
Peer Education
Trained peer educators provide support and networking for marginalized youth.
Meaningful Youth Participation
Young people integrated into programmatic, policy, and institutional decision-making.
Sports & Arts for Development
Using sports and expressive arts to discuss education, health, and gender equality.
Media & Communications
Digital advocacy and social media tools to amplify youth voices.
Youth Wave
Meaningful youth participation drives change and leadership for tomorrow.
Strategic Partnerships
Trusted Partners & Donors
We work with UN agencies, CSOs, foundations, and the Government of South Sudan to provide strategic support for vulnerable communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is ERA-SS?
A registered national NGO working across South Sudan to empower communities through equitable development.
How can I partner?
Reach out via email or the contact form. We welcome collaboration with donors and agencies.
How can I volunteer?
Send us a message with your skills and interest – we'll connect you with opportunities.
How do you ensure transparency?
We adhere to strict accountability standards and provide reports upon request.
Support Our Mission
Your generosity helps us build a more equitable South Sudan through education, peace, and sustainable development.
Get In Touch
We'd Love to Hear From You
Reach out to collaborate, volunteer, donate, or learn more about our work across South Sudan.
Contact Information
We respond within 2 hours.
Head Office
Shirikat, Juba, Republic of South Sudan
Phone
+211 927 757 777
+211 928 118 089
+211 922 503 888
+211 927 036 669