Empowering Citizens. Securing Peace.

Championing inclusive governance, human rights, and democratic development in South Sudan since 1998.

A woman dances with joy after casting her vote in Juba

Transforming Experience into Action

We deploy our specialized expertise across five core, interlinked thematic pillars, translating CEDED's extensive field experience into meaningful, sustainable societal change.

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Peacebuilding & Conflict TransformationCEDED works structurally to prevent conflict, heal historical wounds, and promote sustainable social cohesion.
Governance & Human RightsWe promote transparent, inclusive, and accountable public administration by strengthening citizen oversight and respect for human rights.
Livelihoods & Skills DevelopmentEconomic resilience is vital to sustainable peace.
Climate Change & EnvironmentWe promote climate resilience across the Equatorias and expansion states by driving community awareness, environmental conservation, and natural resource management.
Institutional Capacity StrengtheningStrong, credible institutions create permanent societal change.

Developing Future Leaders. Codifying Decades of Field Experience.

Backed by 28 years of field experience, the Institute for Peace, Governance and Leadership (IPGL) represents CEDED's evolution into a permanent regional center of excellence for certified learning, policy research, and leadership development.

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YCRC – A Hub for Literacy, Civic Education, and Public Engagement

As the region's only long-standing public and academic library, the Yei Community Resource Center (YCRC) is a vibrant hub for student learning, community dialogue, research, and civic engagement that promotes lifelong literacy.

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Conversations on Peace, Governance, and the Future of South Sudan

Inspired by the traditional Juba Arabic coffee gathering, the Jebana (جبنة) Podcast is CEDED's flagship multimedia platform. Through data-driven discussions with community chiefs, researchers, policymakers, and activists, we explore the ideas and opportunities shaping South Sudan's future.

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Impact Highlights

A measurable snapshot of CEDED's performance across South Sudan.

28+Yearsof continuous civic leadership and trusted grassroots field engagement.
9,098Citizensdirectly engaged through inclusive dialogues, workshops, and advocacy networks.
23Successful Projectsfully designed, implemented, and audited across multiple thematic portfolios.
3Frontline Statessystematically reached through sustained field programs and local partnerships.
2CBOs Mentoredand developed into national NGOs.

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Events & Engagements

Explore CEDED's event calendar, including upcoming high-level conferences, technical workshops, The Juba Debates, certified training programs, webinars, and public forums.

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Our Partners

For nearly three decades, CEDED has partnered with national and international organizations, government institutions, development agencies, and local communities to advance sustainable development across South Sudan.