Women-led · South Sudan
Empowering women and girls, transform communities.
A national NGO delivering humanitarian and recovery programmes — because resilient women and girls are the foundation of community transformation.
Who we are
A response built by the people it serves.
WORD works across emergency and recovery settings in South Sudan — integrating health, education, protection, nutrition, livelihoods, WASH, shelter and peace building.
Founded by professionals and survivors of conflict, we collaborate with authorities, community leaders, NGO partners and donors for accountable, community-led delivery.
Read our full story →Vision
"A society where women and girls are resilient, free from violence and inequality."
Mission
"Empowering women and girls through integrated, multi-sectoral programs that transform lives and build sustainable community development."
Core programmatic pillars
Eight areas of intervention, one holistic approach.
Health
Education
Protection & GBV
Nutrition
Food Security & Livelihood
WASH
Shelter & Non-Food Items
Peace Building
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Leadership, partners, impact and support.
Explore how WORD is governed, who we work with, and how you can contribute.
Work with us
Partner, fund, or collaborate with WORD.
We work with donors, NGO partners and local authorities to deliver accountable, community-led programmes.