COMMUNITY INITIATIVE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (CIDA)

‘Building Resilient, Inclusive and Peaceful Communities in South Sudan’

CIDA is a women-led national non-governmental organization working to improve the lives of vulnerable and marginalized communities across South Sudan and Blue Nile State in Sudan. We combine emergency response with longer-term development initiatives to strengthen livelihoods, expand access to essential services, promote peace and social cohesion, advance gender equality, strengthen civic participation, and build resilient communities.

Our focus areas include:

• Food Security, Livelihoods & Nutrition
• Gender & Protection
• Education
• Climate, Peace & Security
• Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
• Good Governance & Democracy