Hope Organization For African Development

31/12/2025

31/12/2025

Hope Organization for African Development (HOFAD) – South Sudan

As we welcome 2026, we extend our sincere gratitude and warm New Year wishes to our partners, beneficiaries, dedicated staff, and government counterparts.

Your trust, collaboration, and commitment have been the cornerstone of our shared achievements. Together, we continue to strengthen communities, uphold dignity, and advance sustainable development across South Sudan.

May 2026 bring renewed hope, stronger partnerships, and greater impact. We look forward to another year of unity, service, and transformation.

Happy New Year!
Peace • Progress • Prosperity

23/12/2025

🎄MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM HOFAD🎄

As we celebrate this joyful season, Hope Organization for African Development (HOFAD) extends heartfelt Christmas wishes to our partners, supporters, volunteers, and the communities we serve across Africa.

May this Christmas bring peace, love, unity, and renewed hope to every home. Let us continue to stand together, investing in society to transform a better Africa.

16/12/2025

Hope Organization for African Development (HOFAD) is honored to participate in the 8th Annual General Assembly of the National Education Coalition (NEC) held on 16 December 2025 at Crown Hotel, Juba.

The Assembly, convened under the theme “Governance, Synergy, and Knowledge Sharing: Consolidating NEC’s Role in Education Transformation,” brought together civil society organizations, education stakeholders, and partners to reflect on 2025 advocacy achievements, strengthen coalition governance, and jointly set priority education advocacy actions for 2026.

HOFAD commends NEC for providing a strong platform for peer learning, knowledge exchange, and collective action aimed at advancing inclusive, equitable, and quality education in South Sudan. We remain committed to working alongside NEC, member CSOs, and partners to amplify community voices and drive sustainable education reforms.

Our appreciation goes to NEC leadership, member organizations, and partners for the continued collaboration.

12/12/2025

Growing Hope from the Ground Up!

At Hope Organization for African Development (HOFAD), we believe that true community transformation begins with the soil beneath our feet.

These beautiful green fields you see are part of our HOFAD Farm Initiative, a local effort empowering youth and families through sustainable agriculture. From okra and eggplant to papaya, maize, and watermelon, every plant represents resilience, food security, and the promise of a better tomorrow.

Our team is working hard to promote local farming, irrigation innovation, and environmental sustainability ensuring that communities not only eat well today but also thrive for generations to come.

📸 Take a look at our thriving crops and growing green spaces, each stem a story of dedication, growth, and hope!

29/11/2025

Monthly Peace Building Coordination Meeting – Juba 🇸🇸✨

We gathered in Juba for our monthly Peace Building Coordination meeting, bringing together partners, peace actors, and community representatives committed to strengthening dialogue and understanding across South Sudan.

The session focused on key activities such as conflict mapping, analysis, and collaborative approaches to addressing emerging issues. It was a productive space for sharing insights, refining methodologies, and aligning our collective efforts toward sustainable peace.

Grateful to all participants for their dedication and the spirit of cooperation. Together, we continue to build the foundations of a more peaceful and united South Sudan. 🤝🕊️

26/11/2025

We successfully concluded Day 2 of the Community Outreach Workshop in Kuajok, Warrap State, organized by HOFAD South Sudan, the Ministry of Peace Building, the African Union.
The sessions brought together community leaders, youth, women, and local authorities to deepen dialogue and strengthen outreach initiatives aimed at creating a peaceful electoral environment in South Sudan.

Grateful for the active participation, insightful discussions, and the collective commitment toward peace and unity. ✨

Together, we continue to build bridges, promote dialogue, and support peaceful democratic processes across our communities.

25/11/2025

HOFAD South Sudan organized a Community Outreach Workshop, in partnership with the Ministry of Peace Building and the African Union in Kuajok, Warrap State.

The workshop focuses on Community Dialogue and Outreach Initiatives for Creating a Peaceful Electoral Environment in South Sudan, an important step as we move toward the 2025 elections.

Grateful to see communities, leaders, and peacebuilders come together to promote understanding, unity, and lasting peace. 🇸🇸

20/11/2025

Today, the National Education Coalition (NEC), together with its partners, convened a meeting to review ongoing sector progress, exchange updates, and strengthen coordination on key education priorities. The session brought together representatives from member organizations, the Secretariat, and partners within the education sector.

Participants reaffirmed their shared commitment to improving education outcomes and advancing the Coalition’s strategic mandates.

The Secretariat presented an overview of the NEC mandate, highlighting the need to continuously align coalition activities with national education priorities. Key areas of focus included policy advocacy, coordination with government bodies, and strengthening community engagement.

Members reviewed agreed action points from the last meeting, noting achievements and areas where further follow-up is required. Progress on ongoing initiatives was acknowledged, with emphasis on maintaining momentum.

The representative from MOGEI shared timely updates on sector policies, ongoing programs, and planned reforms. The update provided a valuable linkage between civil society partners and government efforts.

Participants responded to the updates with constructive feedback, raising pertinent issues and offering recommendations aimed at improving coordination and implementation.

Members presented brief updates on their organizational activities, emphasizing current interventions, challenges faced, and opportunities for collaboration.
The open floor discussion focused especially on key education challenges such as access, quality, teacher support, and financing. Participants shared insights and put forward practical recommendations to address systemic barriers within the sector.

31/10/2025

A presentation was held at the IOM office on 31 October 2025 regarding the Solar Thermal Pasteuriser technology, which is designed to eliminate pathogens in black water and faecal sludge using heat generated from solar energy.

During the meeting, it was highlighted that the first phase of the project was successfully piloted at the Rohingya camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, yielding positive results and valuable lessons. Building on this success, the project is now entering its second phase, which aims to implement a pilot in South Sudan.

The presentation provided an overview of the technology, shared key outcomes and findings from the first phase, and outlined the next steps for the second phase of implementation.

31/10/2025

Today, 31 October 2025, UN OCHA Conference Hall, Juba, HOFAD has joined UNICEF, WHO, Government Line Ministries (including Ministry of Water Resources & Irrigation, Ministry of Health), International and National NGOs.

Key Discussion Points
1. Cholera Response Updates:
• Partners shared the latest situation on cholera cases and ongoing response activities in affected counties.
• WHO provided an epidemiological update, highlighting a decline in new cases but continued high risk in flood-affected and displacement areas.
• Emphasis was placed on strengthening coordination between WASH and Health sectors for improved surveillance and case management support.
2. Flood Response:
• Flooding continues to disrupt access to safe water and sanitation facilities in several regions.
• Partners discussed the deployment of emergency WASH supplies and the rehabilitation of damaged water systems.
3. Hygiene Kit Distribution:
• UNICEF and NGO partners reported ongoing distribution of hygiene kits targeting households in cholera hotspots and flood-affected communities.
• Gaps were noted in some counties due to logistical constraints and limited pre-positioned stocks.
4. Water Supply Issues:
• Water contamination and limited chlorination capacity were identified as major concerns.
• Partners agreed to intensify water quality monitoring and ensure availability of water-treatment chemicals at community and institutional levels.

Decisions and Agreed Actions
• Strengthen coordination between WASH and Health partners for integrated cholera prevention and response.
• Pre-position WASH supplies (chlorine, hygiene kits, water containers) in high-risk counties ahead of further flooding.
• Conduct joint field assessments to identify gaps in safe-water access and sanitation infrastructure.
• Regularly update 4W mapping to improve visibility of partner coverage and resource allocation.

HOFAD’s Contribution
• HOFAD shared updates on its planned WASH activities in cholera-affected communities, including hygiene promotion and safe-water interventions.
• Raised challenges related to access constraints, supply shortages, and limited funding for ongoing field operations.
• Committed to continue coordination with cluster partners and to share data on community feedback and WASH intervention progress.