ABOUT CHILD AID NETWORK
Rooted in South Sudan. Led by its communities.
CAN is a women-led national organisation connecting protection, participation and practical support for children and communities.
FOUNDED IN 2011 · REGISTERED NATIONAL NGO
CAN at a glance
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South Sudanese roots
Founded by local advocates responding to community needs.
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Women-led leadership
Local perspectives shape the way we plan and act.
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Child rights at heart
Dignity and safety guide our work with communities.
01 / OUR STORY
From local action to lasting capacity.
Founded in 2011, Child Aid Network grew from South Sudanese advocates’ commitment to community capacity building, empowerment and practical service delivery. Today CAN combines humanitarian response with longer-term development.
CAN is registered with South Sudan’s Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (Registration No. 1,386). We work with communities, local leaders and partners to identify priorities, strengthen local leadership and build resilience to conflict and shocks.
02 / WHAT GUIDES US
A clear purpose for children and communities.
CAN’s vision and mission keep long-term change connected to the dignity and rights of children.
Our vision
A society empowered to overcome hunger, disease, homelessness, illiteracy, conflict, drought and environmental degradation.
Our mission
Enable children to become agents of positive change through education, protection of their dignity and integrity, and advancement of their social and civil rights.
03 / HOW WE WORK
Listen. Respond. Learn together.
Community members, leaders and local organisations help identify challenges, shape activities and monitor progress. CAN works before, during and after emergencies, linking immediate support with local capacity strengthening.
Partnership
Work with communities, government and humanitarian actors around shared priorities.
Compassion
Stand with people facing deprivation, exclusion and vulnerability.
Transparency and accountability
Support open decisions, quality delivery and responsible stewardship.
Transformation
Pursue practical change that helps communities shape their future.
Neutrality
Do not take sides in political, racial, religious or ideological disputes.
04 / WHERE WE WORK
South Sudan, with a strong Jonglei focus.
CAN works in South Sudan and has a strong programme focus in Jonglei State. Specific project locations vary over time; communities and local priorities guide where and how we respond.
BETTER, TOGETHER
Build with local leadership.
We welcome partners who share our commitment to protection, dignity, resilience and accountable action.