YACRRD Geographical scope

Youth Action for Climate Resilience and Rural Development (YACRRD) currently operates across six states in South Sudan, strategically targeting some of the country’s most climate-vulnerable, food-insecure, and underserved rural communities. Our geographical presence reflects our commitment to reaching populations where humanitarian needs are greatest and resilience-building interventions can create lasting impact. In Central Equatoria State, YACRRD implements programs in Yei River, Juba, Kajo-Keji, and Terekeka counties, focusing on youth empowerment, climate resilience, livelihoods, and community development initiatives. In Eastern Equatoria State, our work extends to Torit, Kapoeta East, and Magwi. Within Jonglei State, YACRRD operates in Bor South, Pibor, and Akobo counties, delivering interventions aimed at strengthening local resilience, promoting peacebuilding, and improving humanitarian access in hard-to-reach areas. In Upper Nile State, our presence in Malakal and Maban enables us to respond to the needs of conflict-affected and displaced populations through community-centered humanitarian and development programming. Our operations in Unity State cover Mayom and Rubkona counties, areas significantly impacted by recurrent flooding, food insecurity, and economic vulnerability. In Western Bahr el Ghazal State, YACRRD works in Wau and Raja, supporting rural communities through climate adaptation, livelihoods support, and youth-focused development initiatives. Through this multi-state presence, YACRRD continues to build strong community partnerships and locally driven solutions that promote resilience, sustainability, and inclusive development. As part of our strategic expansion plan for 2026–2029, the organization aims to progressively extend its operations to additional counties and the remaining states across South Sudan, ensuring broader nationwide coverage and deeper impact for vulnerable populations. Guided by the principle of “local presence, nationwide impact,” YACRRD remains committed to empowering communities, advancing climate resilience, and fostering sustainable development throughout South Sudan. Through integrated programming in climate resilience, agriculture, livelihoods, education, peacebuilding, protection and community development, the organization is in the most convenient position to support the most vulnerable populations in building resilience, achieve self-reliance, and contribute to peaceful and sustainable development through community-centered and youth-driven approaches, YACRRD works in rural, peri-urban, and humanitarian settings to strengthen climate resilience, promote sustainable livelihoods, protect vulnerable populations, advance peace and social cohesion, empower women and youth, and contribute to inclusive and sustainable development across South Sudan.