08/07/2026
YOUTH ACTION FOR COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION ORGANIZATION (YAFCT-SS).
Official Update | 8 July 2026
Today, the Executive Director of Youth Action for Community Transformation Organization (YAFCT-SS), Moro Moses James, participated in an important strategic workshop organized by Refugee-Led Organizations (RLOs) with the support of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
The workshop also brought together the Commissioner for Refugee Affairs (CRA) and technical staff from the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC), alongside representatives from refugee-led organizations and key stakeholders.
The workshop focused on strengthening collaboration among refugee-led organizations, government institutions, and humanitarian and development partners to advance sustainable solutions for refugees and host communities.
Key areas of discussion included:
A. RLOs and Global Refugee Forum (GRF) Engagement.
1-The role of Refugee-Led Organizations in global and national commitments.
2-Presentation on the Global Compact on Refugees (GCR) and South Sudan's GRF pledges.
3-Multi-stakeholder pledges on peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and accelerating the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Nexus.
B. RLO Engagement with Government Institutions.
1-Policy and legal barriers affecting RLOs.
Strengthening collaboration with national and local government institutions.
2-Promoting refugee participation, representation, and inclusive decision-making.
C. Government–RLO Coordination and Durable Solutions.
1-Overview of coordination mechanisms and durable solutions.
2-Identification of challenges, opportunities, and practical recommendations to strengthen coordination and partnership.
D. Presentation and Integration of Group Outputs.
1-Consolidation of recommendations from the group discussions.
2-Agreement on the next steps and the drafting process.
Closing remarks delivered by the
Commissioner for Refugee Affairs (CRA).
YAFCT-SS remains committed to promoting meaningful refugee participation, strengthening partnerships with government institutions and humanitarian actors, and contributing to peacebuilding, protection, livelihoods, and durable solutions for refugees, returnees, internally displaced persons, and host communities across South Sudan.
We extend our sincere appreciation to UNHCR, the Refugee-Led Organizations (RLOs), the Commissioner for Refugee Affairs (CRA), the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC), and all participating stakeholders for creating this important platform for dialogue, collaboration, and collective action.
Together, we build stronger communities through inclusion, partnership, and sustainable development.