Vision
An inclusive, sustainable, and transformed livelihood system that fosters thriving communities, increases productivity, and reduces food insecurity while mitigating the impact of climate change.
MISSION
To enhance innovative livelihood programs through capacity-building initiatives that stimulate comprehensive economic growth and ensure food security for vulnerable communities across South Sudan.
GOAL
To empower vulnerable communities by providing capacity-building support, fostering sustainable development, and promoting social co-existence among community members.
Background
The Initiative for Community Empowerment & Development (ICED) is a non-partisan, non- governmental, and non-religious nonprofit organization founded in 2015 in response to the profound socio-economic challenges facing youth, children (including adolescent girls), vulnerable women and men, and people living with disabilities in South Sudan.
Our Core Values
Voluntarism
Integrity
Teamwork
Professional ethics
Mutual respect and trust
Confidentiality
Honesty, transparency, and accountability
Responsiveness
Thematic Areas
General Protection Governance/peacebuilding
Community-based Rehabilitation & Inclusive Education
Women and Youth Empowerment through Agriculture, Food Security, Livelihoods, and Nutrition
Environmental protection /Natural Resource Management Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
Target Groups
“Together We Grow”
With your help, ICED – Yambio , South Sudan can save lives by providing crucial
assistance wherever and whenever it’s most needed.
Staff Capabilities
ICED boasts a highly experienced and diverse team of professionals, including 90% South Sudanese nationals, with 10% international staff for quality assurance purposes. The staff’s expertise covers food security and livelihoods, climate-smart agriculture, natural resource management, and women and youth empowerment. This collective experience enables ICED to provide innovative solutions to the challenges faced by vulnerable communities, focusing on building resilience and improving the standard of living for those affected by conflict and economic hardship
Areas of Operation
The organization’s headquarters is located in Yambio the capital of Western Equatoria State and other Branch in Juba the Capital city of South Sudan, with plans to expand its operations to other states in South Sudan as resources become available. ICED is committed to reaching underserved communities with essential services and advocacy efforts.
Our office location
Location: Yambio, western Equatoria State
South Sudan
Email: ice.371ssd@gmail.com
Tell: +211920627446
