About · Juba, 2016–present
Empower Youth Africa (EYA) South Sudan
Empower Youth Africa - EYA is a South Sudanese youth led National Non-Governmental Organization (NNGO) founded in 2017 by displacement-affected South Sudanese youth based in Uganda and got registered in 2018 with South Sudan Relief and Rehabilitation commission bearing registration number 1282 under the laws of the Republic of South Sudan with a mission to empower youth and local Communities through thematic program Areas in Agriculture, food security and livelihoods, Women and Youth Economic Empowerment, skills development, peaceful co-existence, Protection, education, Health & water, Climate Change and promotion of talent, sports and cultural heritage activities. EYA head office is in Juba and has field presence in nine (9) states with possibilities of extending operations to all states and Administrative Areas of South Sudan.
Who we are
Youth empowered; communities developed.
Vision
Harmonious society where youth, women, and local communities are educated, food secured, protected, skills developed, economically empowered, healthy and prosperous..
Mission
EYA works to enhance harmonious resilient communities where youth, women, and the local communities are empowered through thematic programs in Agriculture, Climate Change, food security and livelihoods, Women and Youth Economic Empowerment, skill development, peaceful co-existence, education, Protection, Health & Water and promotion of talent and cultural heritage activities.
Key strengths
Youth-led local ownership, trusted community relationships, experienced field teams, strong partnerships and accountable delivery across South Sudan.
What we do
Thematic areas
Our work responds to the realities young people and communities face, connecting immediate support with long-term opportunity.
Agriculture, food security and livelihoods
Women and youth economic empowerment
Peace building and good governance
Education, health and water
Protection and social development
Climate change, talent, sports and culture
Our foundation
Core values
EYA is guided and stands by the following core values in every partnership, programme and community relationship.
Leadership
A message from the Director
“EYA was built on the belief that young people are not simply beneficiaries of development. They are leaders, partners and problem-solvers. Every programme we deliver is shaped by the knowledge, courage and aspirations of the communities we serve.”
Executive Director
Executive Director, Empower Youth Africa