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About IWEO

A women-led organization rooted in community

Since 2017, we have stood with women and girls across Eastern Equatoria State , listening first, then building programs that last.

IWEO at work
2017
Registered with RRC
Who we are

Itwak Women Empowerment Organization

Itwak Women Empowerment Organization (IWEO) is a women-led, non-governmental, non-profit organization registered with the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission under the South Sudan NGO Act in 2017, with registration number 2820 at the national level.

Our formation was sparked by the need for evidence-based interventions that accelerate sustainable development in South Sudan. We work to promote food security and livelihood, child protection, good governance, human and women's rights, peace building through community negotiations, civic education, water and sanitation, girl child education, and HIV/AIDS awareness.

We apply constructive and targeted strategic communication at all levels to catalyze behaviour change — resulting in stronger community ownership, better implementation capacity, and improved livelihoods for the people of South Sudan.

Today, we work across Central and Eastern Equatoria State with a team of 11 staff and volunteers, and a growing network of community partners who share our vision of a transformed, self-reliant South Sudan.

Founded

2017

RRC Registration

No. 2820

Headquarters

Bisho Residence, Torit-Juba Highway

Team

11 staff & volunteers

Vision, Mission and Goal

What we are working toward

Three pillars shape every program we run and every partnership we build.

Our Vision

Transformed women and rural communities for sustainable development in South Sudan and beyond.

Our Mission

To promote the needs of vulnerable women and develop strategies that are owned and driven by rural communities for sustainable economic development.

Our Goal

To accelerate socio-economic development of rural communities through evidence-based interventions.

Core values

What drives us

Six values guide our decisions, our relationships with communities, and the way we deliver our work.

Professionalism

We believe in evidence-based interventions through research, surveys and literature reviews.

Equality, equity and justice

Ensuring that everyone, regardless of sex, age, class or religion, has equal opportunity for expression and for utilizing their potential.

Integrity

We believe in being accountable for the effectiveness of our actions and open in our judgment and communication with others.

Partnerships

We believe in partnership with state government institutions, UN agencies, civil society organizations, international NGOs, academia and other development players for effective service delivery.

Responsibility

We deliberately strengthen the capacity and initiatives intended to advance the status of everyone in South Sudan.

Collective action

We believe in working together as a movement without reservations, in confronting the developmental challenges in rural areas.

Our journey

Milestones that shaped us

From a founding vision in 2017 to community-led programs across Eastern Equatoria today.

2017

Founded and registered

IWEO is established and registered with the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission under RRC No. 2820.

2018

First community dialogues

Community conversation groups begin in Torit, bringing women together to identify local priorities.

2019

GBV programming launched

Awareness and survivor support programs on gender-based violence reach their first communities.

2020

COVID-19 response

WASH and hygiene programming scales up alongside emergency food security support.

2021

Economic empowerment

Women's cooperatives and village saving groups take root across Eastern Equatoria.

2022

GBV awareness in Pota Payam

Radio Sigata 89 FM and community outreach reach Kapoeta South County on early and forced marriage.

2023

Tirangore peace dialogue

Signs of reconciliation emerge between conflicting communities after an IWEO-led dialogue.

2024

Growing partnerships

IWEO partners with state institutions, UN agencies and civil society on joint advocacy.

How we are governed

Structure and accountability

IWEO is governed by three layers that work together — from overall direction to day-to-day delivery.

01

General Assembly

The supreme governing body of IWEO, bringing together our founding members, board and leadership to set overall strategic direction.

  • Sets organizational strategy
  • Approves annual reports
  • Elects the Board of Directors
02

Board of Directors

Seven directors appointed for three-year terms provide oversight, guidance and accountability on behalf of the General Assembly.

  • Seven directors, three-year terms
  • Oversees finance and governance
  • Hires and supports the Executive Director
03

Secretariat

Led by an Executive Director with four departments, the Secretariat turns strategy into daily work on the ground.

  • Led by the Executive Director
  • Four operational departments
  • Implements programs across the state
Our team

Departments and leadership

Four departments work together under the Executive Director to deliver on our mission.

Programs

Designs, delivers and monitors all field programs across our ten thematic areas.

Finance and Administration

Manages budgets, procurement and compliance with donor and RRC requirements.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Tracks outcomes, gathers learning and ensures every program is evidence-based.

Communications and Advocacy

Amplifies women's voices, manages media and coordinates policy advocacy.

Where we work

Communities we serve

IWEO works across Central and Eastern Equatoria State, with programs concentrated in the following areas.

Where IWEO works

Torit

Our headquarters and hub for community dialogue and GBV programming.

Hatire

Girl child education, compensation surveys and school support.

Tirangore

Peace building and reconciliation between conflicting communities.

Mangateen

Food security, livelihood and income-generating activities.

Kapoeta South

GBV awareness, early and forced marriage advocacy and radio outreach.

Juba

Coordination, partnerships and national-level advocacy work.

2

States covered

10

Thematic areas

6

Field locations

2017

Serving since

Our partners

Working together

We do not work alone. IWEO partners with state institutions, UN agencies, civil society and communities across South Sudan.

RRC South Sudan
State Government
UN Agencies
Civil Society
Community Groups
Local NGOs

Partnership enquiries are welcome — reach out through our contact page.

Want to work with us?

Whether you want to support, volunteer, partner or simply learn more about our work, there is a place for you in this story.

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