South Sudan Development Agenda (SSDA 2026–2036)

The Wani Igga Foundation’s strategic priorities are closely aligned with the South Sudan Development Agenda (SSDA 2026–2036), ensuring our programs support the nation’s long-term goals for peace, inclusive prosperity, and environmental sustainability.

1. Pillar 1: Humanitarian Work

SSDP Priority: Strengthen emergency preparedness, social protection, and resilience

  • Rapid emergency relief and protection services bolster SSDP’s social safety nets.
  • Food security initiatives contribute to SSDP targets for reducing acute malnutrition by 50% by 2030.
  • Shelter and IDP support advance SSDP’s goal of durable solutions for displaced populations.

2. Pillar 2: Human Rights

SSDP Priority: Promote inclusive governance, rule of law, and human rights

  • Legal aid and advocacy align with SSDP’s commitment to justice sector reform and access to legal services.
  • Gender equality programs support the SSDP target of 40% female representation in decision-making bodies.
  • Civil liberties campaigns reinforce SSDP objectives for strengthening civic participation and accountability.

3. Pillar 3: Youth & Girls’ Rights

SSDP Priority: Invest in youth development and gender equity

  • Scholarship and leadership programs advance SSDP goals for universal secondary education enrollment among girls and boys.
  • Child marriage prevention and protection services contribute to SSDP’s reduction of early marriage rates by one-third.
  • Skills training and digital literacy initiatives support SSDP’s objective to equip 500,000 youth with market-relevant competencies.

4. Pillar 4: Health

SSDP Priority: Ensure universal access to quality health services

  • Community clinics and maternal health services contribute to SSDP targets of reducing maternal mortality by 70%.
  • Mental health initiatives align with SSDP’s blueprint for integrating psychosocial care into primary health systems.
  • Communicable disease control programs support SSDP’s plan to eliminate malaria as a public health threat by 2035.

5. Pillar 5: Education

SSDP Priority: Expand access to equitable, quality education

  • School infrastructure projects help achieve SSDP’s goal of building or rehabilitating 2,000 schools by 2030.
  • Teacher training and curriculum development align with SSDP benchmarks for a 1:40 teacher-pupil ratio in primary schools.
  • Digital literacy efforts support SSDP’s vision for nationwide ICT integration in education by 2032.

6. Pillar 6: Vocational Training

SSDP Priority: Strengthen technical and vocational education for economic growth

  • Establishment of TVET centers advances SSDP’s target to increase TVET enrollment from 10% to 30% of secondary-school leavers.
  • Entrepreneurship and job-placement services align with SSDP’s objective of creating 200,000 new youth jobs in the formal sector.
  • Public-private partnerships in skills training support SSDP’s strategy for linking education with market demand.

7. Pillar 7: Agricultural Reformation

SSDP Priority: Promote sustainable agriculture and food system resilience

  • Climate-smart farming practices align with SSDP’s plan to increase national cereal production by 50% by 2036.
  • Irrigation and water-management projects support SSDP’s goal of expanding irrigated land from 3% to 12%.
  • Agro-tech adoption and value-chain development contribute to SSDP targets for doubling agricultural exports.

By integrating the Wani Igga Foundation’s seven strategic pillars with the SSDP 2026–2036, our programs deliver high-impact interventions that accelerate South Sudan’s journey toward a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable future.