About

Leadership and governance.

WORD is women-led and accountable to the communities we serve, our partners, and South Sudan's regulatory framework.

Founding

WORD was founded by professionals and survivors of conflict and registered by the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission on 1 April 2026 (Reg. No. 6338).

Governance principles

  • Women's leadership at the centre of decision-making.
  • Accountability and transparency to donors and communities.
  • Survivor-centred programme design.
  • Collaboration with national, state and county authorities.

Public profiles

Named Board and senior management biographies will be published here once individuals have approved public profiles for the website. For due diligence, media or partnership verification, email [email protected].

Registration

RRC Registration No. 6338 · Effective 1 April 2026

Headquarters

Manga Teen, Juba, South Sudan

Board / governing body

Provides strategic oversight, safeguarding and fiduciary accountability.

Executive leadership

Leads day-to-day operations, partnerships and programme delivery.

Programme teams

Deliver multi-sectoral humanitarian and recovery work with communities.