Category: News & Updates
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End Of Year Thanksgiving Message By RACBO South Sudan, 2025
As we close the year 2025, RACBO South Sudan pauses to say thank you. Not a routine thank you, but a serious one; the kind that recognizes sacrifice, trust, and shared responsibility. In a country where needs can feel endless and where every season brings its own pressure, the fact that people and institutions still…
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10 Years Of RACBO: Milestones, Lessons & The Road Ahead
It all began in Riang-Aketh, nestled in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. This wasn’t just a spontaneous idea popping up out of nowhere. RACBO emerged as a beacon of hope for communities looking for something sustainable and empowering. Set up in 2015, it quickly became a standout among local initiatives, getting that…
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Celebrating Local Heroes: Women Who Change Communities
Women transforming their communities are like hidden gems shining brightly, unseen by the broader world. These local heroes don’t wear capes but their everyday acts of kindness and empowerment create ripples of positive change. By harnessing their unique insights and creativity, they foster transformation that truly resonates at ground level.
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Story From Riang-Aketh: Where RACBO Began
In the small village of Riang-Aketh, nestled within Aweil East County in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, a remarkable journey began. This isn’t just any ordinary community; it’s where the seeds of recovery and optimism were sown through what we now proudly call RACBO. The community wasn’t merely reacting to challenges but crafting solutions that…
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Empowering Civil Society for Peace in South Sudan
RACBO, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and with support from the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund (UNPB), successfully conducted a transformative two-day training session on October 29th and 30th, 2025, at the Oscar Hotel in Juba. The event brought together thirty representatives from civil society organizations (CSOs) across Central Equatoria State for…
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Grassroots Accountability: Why CHS Matters To RACBO
Grassroots accountability—it’s a big phrase but an even bigger reality for development work. It means having everyday folks directly involved in crafting the solutions that affect their lives. We’re talking about real stuff like deciding on community projects, ensuring promises aren’t just words, and holding organizations accountable when things don’t go as planned. It’s about…
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What WASH Means In A Post-Conflict Society
WASH, short for Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene, holds a massive role in reviving communities after the dust of conflict has settled. It’s the backbone of public health and wellbeing, ensuring a basic quality of life that’s often overlooked. In a post-conflict world, focusing on these essentials not only restores faith but lays the groundwork for…
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Voices of Change: Women and Disabilities at the Heart of South Sudan’s Political Transformation
From July 23rd to 25th, 2025, the Nyakuron Cultural Centre in Juba became a powerful stage for women’s voices, resilience, and leadership. The Recovery and Access to Commonly Best Optimism – South Sudan (RACBO-SS) in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)’s Peace and Community Cohesion Project (PACC), and with support from the United…
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Youth Skills Training And Livelihoods: Local Solutions For Unemployment
Youth unemployment in South Sudan is much more than just a statistic—it’s a pressing reality hitting many young lives and shaping the future of the entire country. The youth population here forms a significant part of the work-ready demographic, yet a large chunk struggles to find jobs. It’s like having the firepower, but not quite…
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Building Hope: RACBO’s Climate-Smart Farming Lessons
South Sudan, a country shaped by the challenges of conflict and climate, faces a monumental task. With rolling landscapes often hit by droughts and floods, the stakes are high for its communities. Food security isn’t just a concern—it’s an ongoing battle, and the need for innovative solutions stands tall.
