OUR WORK · SOUTH SUDAN
Protection, participation and resilience in action.
CAN combines community-led humanitarian response with longer-term programmes that help children, women and families move forward.
SIX CORE PROGRAMME AREAS
Our work at a glance
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Protection
Safer spaces, rights awareness and referral pathways.
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Participation
Women and young people shaping decisions.
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Resilience
Practical support for stronger livelihoods.
01 / PROGRAMMES
One organisation. Connected responses.
Our programmes address immediate risks while strengthening the knowledge, services and relationships communities need over time.
Protection and child rights
Awareness raising, protection referrals, child rights advocacy and community-based responses for children, women and vulnerable groups.
Peacebuilding and good governance
Inclusive dialogue and local participation to strengthen social cohesion and reduce conflict-related risks.
Women and youth empowerment
Leadership engagement, advocacy and practical skills that support participation and self-reliance.
Education
Learning opportunities and useful skills that help children and young people thrive.
Water, sanitation and hygiene
Clean water access, hygiene promotion and disease prevention for crisis-affected communities.
Food security and livelihoods
Agricultural inputs, crop and vegetable production, livestock and poultry support, and livelihood skills.
02 / EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Meeting urgent needs with dignity.
When crises disrupt everyday life, CAN supports essential services and recovery alongside affected communities.
Health and nutrition
Support for community health and nutrition responses.
Shelter and essentials
Shelter and non-food item assistance that helps families recover.
Local coordination
Work with community leaders and humanitarian partners to respond to changing needs.
03 / WORK IN ACTION
Community activities, grounded in place.
These examples show how CAN has worked with communities in Jonglei to strengthen protection, participation and local leadership.
Rights awareness
Women’s rights and self-protection awareness activities in Jonglei communities.
Civilian protection
Training and dialogue with civil society groups on protection of civilians and civilian objects.
Community participation
Engagement that strengthens women’s participation, leadership and social cohesion.
BETTER, TOGETHER
Support locally led action.
Bring your experience, resources or ideas to a conversation about the work communities are shaping.