At the Youth & Women Advocacy Network (YAWAN), we are committed to empowering individuals and transforming communities through innovative, trauma-informed approaches. As a grassroots, women- and youth-led organization operating in some of South Sudan’s most vulnerable regions, we offer diverse and impactful opportunities for collaboration, capacity building, and personal development.
Whether you are an organization seeking to scale your social impact, a young professional looking to grow your career, or an individual in need of psychosocial support, YAWAN provides pathways to engagement that are inclusive, purpose-driven, and deeply rooted in local realities.
We welcome partnerships and participation from stakeholders who share our vision of a peaceful, resilient society where communities, youth, and women thrive.
YAWAN stands as a national leader in trauma awareness, resilience-building, and psychosocial support — uniquely positioned with both community credibility and technical expertise. We actively seek partnerships with NGOs, UN agencies, academic institutions, donor organizations, and private sector actors who are committed to:
Co-developing trauma-informed strategies that support healing in conflict-affected communities.
Scaling mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) programs across South Sudan, particularly in hard-to-reach and post-conflict areas.
Advancing peacebuilding, gender-responsive interventions, and social cohesion through locally led initiatives.
Supporting research and innovation in community-based trauma recovery and peacebuilding.
Investing in community capacity building, especially for youth and women.
Our partnership models are flexible and can include co-designed projects, knowledge exchange, joint training programs, funding collaborations, and consultancy-based support.
With a strong network of field-based facilitators and international technical advisors (including counseling psychologists in Canada), YAWAN offers both local insight and global expertise.
We are passionate about empowering the next generation. YAWAN offers:
Employment opportunities for recent graduates and young professionals committed to community service and development.
Internship placements for students and early-career professionals seeking real-world experience in humanitarian and development work.
Job training programs that equip young people with practical skills and field experience.
Through mentorship and training, YAWAN supports young graduates in developing their careers. We provide:
Career coaching and personalized guidance.
Soft skills and leadership training.
Networking support to connect graduates with potential employers and partner organizations.
Our team of experts provides individualized counseling services to address:
Psychological trauma
Stress and anxiety management
Gender-based violence (GBV) supportive counseling
These services are available both in-person (through our field presence across South Sudan) and online through our network of licensed counseling psychologists, including international consultants based in Canada.
YAWAN offers expert-led sessions on:
Trauma awareness and psychosocial resilience
Peacebuilding and conflict transformation
Community cohesion and social healing
Our trainers and mentors include field-based professionals across South Sudan and international consultants who deliver virtual coaching and mentorship tailored to specific community and organizational needs.
Youth and Women Advocacy Network (YAWAN) is a Civil Society Organization registered in the Republic of South Sudan.
Our head office is Juba while field offices are in Malakal, Bentiu, Akobo, Nasir, Lainya, Maiwut, & Ulang.
Plot No: 027, Block (BI),3rd Class Munuki Residential Area, Juba, South Sudan.
+211918187646 | +211922997072
info@yawan.org | yawan.ssd@gmail.com
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