Yo’ Care South Sudan is a not-for-profit, non-political, and non-governmental organization that was established in December 2009. It is incorporated under the laws of the Republic of South Sudan and is dedicated to providing comprehensive and integrated healthcare, nutrition, and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services to the South Sudanese public. The organization focuses on addressing the unmet needs of the rural poor and reducing the health inequality gap. Yo’ Care South Sudan began its operations in Khartoum, Sudan, providing post-conflict recovery solutions to internally displaced persons in Southern Sudan. Since then, it has expanded its programs and partnerships, working closely with the Ministry of Health, UN agencies, and international NGOs. The organization has a strong team of skilled professionals and a people-focused culture. Its core values include the pursuit of excellence and innovation, collaboration and teamwork, passion, and transparency and integrity. Yo’ Care South Sudan aims to be the best healthcare partner in South Sudan, offering a wide range of services in health, nutrition, WASH, and research sectors.
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Projects Completed
A total of 10,622 people reached through our health, nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene services delivery program streams.
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Growth
Yo’ Care South Sudan work supported eight (08) health facilities in nine (09) counties across five states in South Sudan in 2022.
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Years of Experience
Had 53 regular staff, 7 Trustees, and over US$ 300k annual budget. Major partners include USAID/AHEC, IntraHealth, ACTED, and HCSS.
Areas of Focus
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Healthcare
South Sudan’s healthcare system faces significant challenges, including poor access to health services due to an acute health workforce shortage, inadequate infrastructure, and low health service utilization. Maternal, infant, and child mortality rates are among the highest globally, and life expectancy is low at 56.5 years. Government funding for health is less than 2% of the national budget, making development assistance crucial. Out-of-pocket spending accounts for about 54% of total health expenditure, putting many South Sudanese at risk of catastrophic health costs. Despite these hurdles, efforts are underway to improve access and outcomes through collaboration with WHO and other agencies, focusing on strengthening leadership, governance, commodity management, equitable service delivery, and community systems.
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Nutrition
South Sudan faces a severe nutrition crisis. As of 2021, about 5.8 million people (48.3% of the population) experience acute food insecurity, with 1.8 million in emergency conditions. Malnutrition is critical, affecting 53 counties (68% of all counties) with 1.4 million children under five expected to suffer from acute malnutrition. The malnutrition rate has exceeded the WHO emergency threshold of 15%. Challenges include limited access to basic services, conflict-induced displacement, and inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities. Malaria and acute watery diarrhea contribute to malnutrition. Efforts focus on treatment but face COVID-19-related disruptions.
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WASH
In South Sudan, the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) situation is critical. Approximately 59% of the population lacks access to safe water, forcing families to drink dirty water and exposing them to waterborne diseases like cholera and diarrhea—leading causes of death among children. Poor hygiene practices further exacerbate the situation. Only 10% of the population has access to improved sanitation. UNICEF is addressing this by drilling boreholes, providing fresh water through trucking, distributing purification tablets, and promoting hygiene awareness. Efforts focus on preventing disease transmission and securing a healthier future for children¹.
Our Amazing Team
Yo’ Care South Sudan has a competent Board, Management and programme team that execute project activities in South Sudan. Our leadership team has a proven track record of successfully developing and providing basic health, nutrition and WASH services in South Sudan and creating clinical programs/services that result in better people and patients care. Furthermore, we have demonstrated our ability to drive trusteeship value and built Yo’ Care South Sudan into an employer and service provider of choice for the majority of professionals and clients (beneficiaries) in South Sudan.
Mr. Daniel Malual
BDC Chairman
Mr. Daniel Malual Juac is a public health specialist and the Chair of the Board’s Business Development Committee. He joins the Board in 2021 bringing a wealth of experience with INGOs across the health spectrum.
Ms. Marcilia Paulo
General Secretary
Ms. Marcilia Paulo Adong is the Secretary-General and Chair of the Governance Committee. He joined Yo’ Care South Sudan’s Board in 2020 and previously served as their Data Insights Manager in MC.
Mrs. Nyakanitha Magaw
Board Finance
Mrs. Nyakanitha Magaw is a professional Midwife with over 7 yrs of experience. She joined the Board in 2020 and is the Chair of the Board’s specialised committee on Finance, Audit, and Risk.
Dr. Yohanis Riek
Board President
Dr. Yohanis Riek is the President of the Board of Trustees. Prior to joining the Board in 2020, he was the CEO of Yo’ Care South Sudan from 2009.