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About Us
About Us
Established in 2022 by likeminded humanitarian workers and academia to respond to the humanitarian and developmental challenges nationwide, the COMMUNITY RESILIENCE AGENCY (CRA) is a national non-profit, non-governmental organization (NNGO), fully registered under the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission
(RRC) and Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs in the Republic of South Sudan. Committed to sustainable livelihoods and the well-being of vulnerable children and populations across South Sudan’s urban and rural areas, CRA provides essential services in four (4) thematic areas namely: General protection (Child Protection, Gender Based Violence and Mine Risk Education), water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), education, food security and Livelihood (FSL) , and HIV/AIDS response . Through participatory approaches and strategic planning, CRA work in partnership with international donors, UN agencies, international non-governmental organizations (INGOs), civil society organizations (CSOs) to address urgent humanitarian crises caused by human-caused and natural disasters nationwide. We contribute to the post conflict rehabilitation, emergency relief operations, development intervention, advocacy, and research in population affected by the armed conflicts or natural disasters. We integrated gender equality and HIV/AIDS as key crosscutting issues in all projects we implement and community we run.
Our Mission
We work in partnership with communities affected by human-caused and natural disasters and those who have been denied their rights to find sustainable solutions to improve their wellbeing.
Our Vision
A community where all citizens can achieve their rights and fulfill their responsibilities.
CRA PURPOSE
As professionals on food security and livelihood, sustainable development and environmental conservation, the founders felt an urgent need to use social investment interventions among local communities living near or around sensitive ecological zones including water towers, wetlands and arid and semi-arid regions. The founders’ knowledge of sustainable resource use and their connection to grass root communities inspired them to form an organization that would.” function as a bridge that would mobilize financial resources and expertise needed to initiate these projects at a local level in South Sudan”.
ORGANIZATIONAL TYPE
Community Resilience Agency (CRA) is an organization that is:
- non-Governmental.
- non-partisan.
- non-religious.
- nonracial.
- non-profit making.
- non-political
OUR PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of the organization is improvement of socio-economic livelihoods through eco-friendly sustainable agriculture and livestock husbandry. A hunger free green world and preserved aquatic and marine ecosystems. The organization core belief is to be active for the social, economic, political, cultural and environmental emerging problems.
Overall Objective: to enhance the ability of a community to withstand, recover from, and adapt to distinct types of disruptions or crises, such as natural disasters, pandemics, economic downturns, and social unrest.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF CRA INCLUDE
- To support individuals and households to build sustainable livelihoods, improving their economic resilience and ability to meet their food needs.
- To protect against harm, threat, or danger to people including physical, emotional, psychological well-being.
- To deliver a comprehensive and well-rounded primary education that meets the needs of all students, promoting academic excellence and preparing them for future success.
- To deliver a range of essential NFIs, including shelters, blankets, clothing and hygiene items to individuals and families affected by the crises and disasters.
- To provide reliable access to safe, clean water for drinking, cooking and hygiene to vulnerable communities.
- Advocate for policies that promote resilience at the local, national, or international levels.
Our Core Values
We believe that everyone deserves equal opportunities and fair treatment, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances.
Societies should value and celebrate diversity in all its forms, recognizing that diversity is a source of strength and creativity.
We treat all individuals with dignity and respect.
We are truthful and transparent in our words and actions.
We foster open communication and engagement with stakeholders, including community members, staff, and partners.
We hold ourselves accountable for addressing systemic injustices and promoting social change.
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Join our team of dedicated volunteers and help make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable populations. Your skills and time are valuable.
