About YDLF:
YDLF is a non-profit, youth-led, and community-based organization that empowers South Sudanese youth. YDLF is a national entity that aims to expand its projects and influence positive youth-led initiatives for South Sudanese. Founded in 2021, it will implement various projects across South Sudan, with hopes of expansion to the most affected areas. We also operated outside through two
coordination offices in Cairo and Khartoum. We actively support South Sudanese humanitarian relief and developmental efforts. We are working to build peaceful, resilient communities that restore peace and hope in South Sudan. To that end, YDLF addresses social justice, human development, youth and women empowerment, leadership, gender equity and equality, environmental sustainability, and promotes humanitarian assistance and development support in South Sudan. Our Vision
A peaceful and prosperous South Sudan with equal opportunity for all young people
to enjoy their rights and become empowered to act locally with creative skills, leadership, and knowledge in order to find sustainable solutions for a better future. Our Mission
Driven to empower, protect, and support youth, women, and children by creating safe, inclusive, and participatory spaces for and with young people and their allies to realize their full potential through different programs. Core Values and Principles:
Integrity, Youth-Centered, Impact, Teamwork, Commitment & Action, Volunteerism,
Mutual Transformation, Meaningful and Relevant Participation, Dialogue, Reflection, Connection, Accountability and Transparency. Fundamental Objectives:
Objective 1: Improve Education for South Sudanese Youth
Objective 2 Enhance Access to MHPSS Services and Delivery
Objective 3 Promote Gender Equity and Equality
Objective 4: Strengthen Capacity Building and Leadership
Objective 5: Promote Environmental Sustainability
Objective 6: Ensure Operational Outstanding
Objective 7: Promoting Policies for Positive Social Change
Program Areas:
• Education Program for Today’s Youth and Tomorrow’s Leaders
• Gender Equality and Inclusive Program
• Community-based Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (CB MHPSS)
• Food security
• Health Promotion
• Research and Training Center
• Environmental sustainability
Contact Numbers:
South Sudan number:
+211921362599
Sudan: 0024992457984
Egypt: 00201153316168
Email: [email protected]
Website: ydlf-ssudan.org
