Why ACRA?

We are a women-led South Sudanese NGO delivering context-driven, results-oriented humanitarian and development programming in some of the most complex and underserved areas of South Sudan.

— Our Strategic Value

Context-driven. Results-oriented. Community-trusted.

ACRA's operational model meets urgent humanitarian needs while strengthening long-term resilience and social cohesion.

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Triple Nexus Approach
Integrating humanitarian assistance, recovery, development and peacebuilding within a single programming framework.
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Last Mile Delivery
Speedboats, quad bikes, motorbikes and air support to reach Baliet, Akobo, Maiwut, Fangak, Ulang and Panyikang.
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Consortium Leadership
Active partner in the £29M FCDO THRIVE programme with GOAL, Mercy Corps, VSF Swiss and CAFOD.
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Deep Local Access
15+ counties across 5 states. Strong ties to communities, local authorities and cluster coordination.
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Results-Based Management
Theory of Change with indicators aligned to cluster and national frameworks. CHS, Sphere and PSEA compliant.
— Who We Are

A women-led national NGO founded by South Sudanese professionals.

ACRA was founded in 2016 by South Sudanese women professionals to build resilience to shocks and stressors affecting livelihoods, health, nutrition, WASH and overall community development.

Our mission is to provide Hope and Recovery to conflict- and natural disaster-affected women, children and communities through interventions in Livelihoods, Environment, Education, Protection and Emergency Aid.

All interventions are implemented in line with human rights principles and promote peace, social cohesion and improved well-being — prioritising women, girls and children from the start.

ACRA Women and Girls Friendly Space
— Core Values

5 values that guide everything we do.

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Human Dignity
Every person we serve is treated with respect regardless of background.
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Solidarity & Hope
We stand alongside communities facing loss, displacement and despair.
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Moral Integrity
Highest ethical standards in all operations and governance.
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Impartiality
Assistance based on need alone — not politics, ethnicity or religion.
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Transparency
Fully accountable to beneficiaries, donors and the public.
— Leadership Team

The team behind our impact.

Winnie BONSUK
Winnie BONSUK
Country Director
Gender and development expert with over 10 years of experience with UNDP, UN Women, UNHCR, GIZ and CATW in South Sudan...
Maxwell OCHIENG
Maxwell OCHIENG
Deputy Country Director
Over 10 years of experience in Monitoring & Evaluation, WASH, public health and community development. Specialises in...
Jimmy JAMBA
Jimmy JAMBA
Head of Programs
Over 8 years of experience leading multi-sector humanitarian and development programming across South Sudan...
Aisha SAID
Aisha SAID
Protection & Safeguarding Lead
Seasoned gender specialist with extensive field experience in the safe and ethical delivery of Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance...
Bridget AJIO
Bridget AJIO
Health & Nutrition Coordinator
Over 6 years of experience in humanitarian and development programs across South Sudan. Specialises in community...
Peter W. KAI
Peter W. KAI
Head of Operations
Oversees logistics, procurement and operational systems across ACRA's multi-sector programs. Over a decade of...
Lydia OWUOR
Lydia OWUOR
Communications Lead
Expert in digital communications, ethical storytelling and social media. Leads ACRA's branding, content creation...
Justine MODI
Justine MODI
Head of Finance & Administration
Finance specialist with over 8 years of experience in NGO and private sector grants management, financial reporting...
— Publications & Reports

Read our latest work.

From programme reports to our organisational capacity statement, ACRA's publications offer a transparent account of our work, results and operational approach across South Sudan.

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Capacity Statement
ACRA Capacity Statement 2026
Full overview of ACRA's mandate, team, programs and reach — for donors, partners and UN agencies.
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Programme Report
MPCA Final Report 2023
End-of-project report for 265 returnee households in Gorom Boma — funded by SIDA through DRC.
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Presentation
ACRA MPCA Approach 2023
Cash-based intervention methodology, targeting criteria, programme design and PDM framework.
Coming Soon
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Annual Report
Annual Report 2024
Coming soon — our full annual report documenting ACRA's programs, impact and finances.
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