About

About Us:

Established in 2017, Trust Guarantee Community Development Aid (TGCDA) is a women-led national non-governmental organization (NNGO) based in South Sudan, dedicated to empowering communities through locally driven, evidence-based, and sustainable interventions.

TGCDA is legally registered with the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) under the Ministries of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Preparedness, under the South Sudan NGOs’ Act, 2016; bearing RRC Certificate of Registration number 1399.

TGCDA is headquartered in Juba City, Central Equatoria State, South Sudan, along with field offices in the 10 states and 3 administrative areas of South Sudan. It implements projects in emergency, humanitarian, and community-demand-driven development contexts across the 10 states of South Sudan. Particularly, in the Warrap, Central Equatoria, Eastern Equatoria, Western Equatoria, Jonglei, Abyei Administrative Area, Greater Pibor Administrative Area, Western Bar El Ghazal, Northern Bar El Ghazal, and Upper Nile States.

  • Vision: A resilient South Sudan where vulnerable and marginalized communities lead their own development and every individual has the opportunity to thrive.
  • Mission: To strengthen community capacity, promote justice and equality, and deliver innovative programs that address education, livelihoods, gender-based violence (GBV), and climate-smart agribusiness.
  • Core Values:
  • Vulnerable Groups-Centeredness: We place the best interests of the most vulnerable groups at the heart of everything we do.
  • Inclusion and Equality: We believe every vulnerable individual deserves equal opportunities regardless of gender, ability, ethnicity, or background.
  • Meaningful a & Active Participation: We empower vulnerable groups to express their views and take part in decisions that affect their lives.
  • Accountability: We act with transparency, integrity, and responsibility to earn the trust of the vulnerable communities we serve.
  • Collaboration: We work in partnership with children, families, communities, governments, the private sector, UN agencies, FBOs/INGOs/NNGOs/CSOs/CBOs to achieve lasting impact.
  • Compassion: We serve with empathy, kindness, and dedication, especially toward the most vulnerable communities.
  • Protection: We are committed to keeping the most vulnerable communities safe from harm, abuse, neglect, and exploitation at all levels.

Thematic Areas/Sectors:

Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)

TGCDA promotes access to safe drinking water, improved sanitation facilities, and hygiene awareness campaigns.

  • National Alignment: Supports South Sudan’s WASH Strategic Framework and Ministry of Water Resources priorities.
  • Global Goals: Contributes to SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) by reducing waterborne diseases and improving community resilience.
  • Humanitarian Need: Addresses cholera outbreaks, poor sanitation in IDP camps, and limited rural water infrastructure.

Education in Emergencies (EiE)

Providing safe learning spaces, psychosocial support, and accelerated learning for children affected by conflict and displacement.

  • National Alignment: Reinforces the Ministry of General Education and Instructions’ and the South Sudan’s General Education Strategic Plan.
  • Global Goals: Advances SDG 4 (Quality Education) by ensuring inclusive, equitable education during crises.
  • Humanitarian Need: Responds to disrupted schooling in conflict-affected areas and supports girls’ education in emergencies.

Health & Nutrition

Delivering community-based health services, maternal and child nutrition programs, and emergency health interventions.

  • National Alignment: Supports the Ministry of Health’s Basic Package of Health and Nutrition Services.
  • Global Goals: Contributes to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being).
  • Humanitarian Need: Tackles high rates of malnutrition, maternal mortality, and limited access to primary healthcare.

Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL)

Strengthening household food security through agricultural support, income-generating activities, and resilience-building.

  • National Alignment: Aligns with Ministry Agriculture and Food Security’s and the South Sudan’s National Development Strategy and FAO frameworks.
  • Global Goals: Supports SDG 2 (Zero Hunger).
  • Humanitarian Need: Responds to widespread food insecurity, displacement, and climate shocks.

Child Protection

Safeguarding children from exploitation, abuse, and neglect while promoting psychosocial recovery and reintegration.

  • National Alignment: Reinforces child protection policies under the Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare.
  • Global Goals: Advances SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).
  • Humanitarian Need: Addresses recruitment of child soldiers, family separation, and violence against children.

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response, Risk Mitigation, and Prevention

Providing survivor-centered services, awareness campaigns, and community-based prevention strategies.

  • National Alignment: Supports South Sudan’s National Action Plan on UNSCR 1325 and GBV response frameworks.
  • Global Goals: Contributes to SDG 5 (Gender Equality).
  • Humanitarian Need: Responds to high prevalence of CRSV, domestic violence, and harmful practices.

Climate Change Action

Advocating for climate resilience, environmental protection, and community adaptation strategies.

  • National Alignment: Supports South Sudan’s National Adaptation Plan.
  • Global Goals: Advances SDG 13 (Climate Action).
  • Humanitarian Need: Responds to floods, droughts, and environmental degradation impacting livelihoods.

Climate-Smart Agriculture Development

Introducing innovative farming techniques, solar-powered mobile agro-processing units (MAPUs), and cooperative training.

  • National Alignment: Reinforces Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security’s climate-smart strategies.
  • Global Goals: Supports SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and SDG 2 (Zero Hunger).
  • Humanitarian Need: Reduces post-harvest losses, strengthens food systems, and promotes sustainable agriculture.

Emergency Shelter and Non-Food Items (ES/NFIs)

Providing temporary shelter, household kits, and essential supplies to displaced populations.

  • National Alignment: Supports the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Preparedness and the humanitarian cluster strategies for shelter and NFIs.
  • Global Goals: Contributes to SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).
  • Humanitarian Need: Addresses displacement due to conflict, floods, and disasters.

Peacebuilding and Governance

Strengthening community dialogue, local governance structures, and conflict resolution mechanisms.

  • National Alignment: Reinforces South Sudan’s peace agreements and governance reforms.
  • Global Goals: Supports SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).
  • Humanitarian Need: Responds to cycles of violence, weak governance, and community mistrust.

Women and Youth Economic Empowerment

Promoting entrepreneurship, micro-business skills, and financial literacy for women and youth.

  • National Alignment: Supports South Sudan’s National Development Strategy and gender empowerment policies.
  • Global Goals: Advances SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and SDG 5 (Gender Equality).
  • Humanitarian Need: Addresses unemployment, poverty, and limited access to financial opportunities.

Summary

TGCDA’s thematic areas are holistically aligned with:

  • National priorities (education, health, agriculture, governance, gender equality, peacebuilding).
  • Global development goals (SDGs).
  • Humanitarian needs in South Sudan (conflict, displacement, climate shocks, GBV, food insecurity).

 

Impact

  • Education: 1,000 plus children reached with safe learning opportunities in Central Equatoria, Western Equatoria, and Warrap State.
  • GBV Response: Survivor-centered programming rolled out in Bor South County (Jonglei State) and Pibor County (Greater Pibor Administrative Area), improving access to justice and psychosocial support.
  • Livelihoods: 10 MAPUs piloted with grassroots women-led and youth-led groups, reducing post-harvest losses by up to 40%.
  • Capacity Strengthening: 100 women- and youth-led organizations trained in donor compliance, financial management, and governance.
  • Transparency: 40 donor-aligned reporting and grievance procedures implemented, safeguarding trust and accountability.

Governance

TGCDA operates under strong governance and compliance frameworks to ensure transparency and accountability:

  • Board of Directors: Provides strategic oversight and ensures alignment with national priorities.
  • Legal Documentation: Donor-compliant HR agreements, board resolutions, and governance contracts.
  • Operational Frameworks: Audit-ready service agreements, schedules, and annexes covering financial terms, risk management, and compliance.
  • Accountability: Formal grievance procedures and reputational risk management systems in place.
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