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Universal Intervention and Development Organization

BUILDING
RESILIENT
COMMUNITIES

A South Sudanese faith-based National NGO alleviating suffering, mitigating humanitarian crises, and building resilient communities across South Sudan.

Partner of Choice

Community Transformation in South Sudan

Co-Lead for Localization under the Dutch Relief Alliance (DRA-SSJR) and Localization Advisory Group (LAG) Global Chair.

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How We Fight Poverty

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Locally Led

We use local people to lead implementation, leveraging deep knowledge of context, accessibility, and security.

Faith-Based

With faith as our core value, we are committed to the call of humanity — alleviating suffering and saving lives.

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Multisectoral

We implement programmes across nine thematic areas, from health and nutrition to peacebuilding and climate adaptation.

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Resilience Focus

We meet immediate humanitarian needs while addressing root causes so communities can withstand future crises.

Our Programs

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A World of UNIDOR

We work across South Sudan's most challenging environments, reaching communities that need us most.

20+
Years of Experience
Operating in South Sudan since 2004
9
Thematic Areas
Multisectoral humanitarian response
10
States Covered
Across all South Sudan states
182
RRC Registration
Legally registered National NGO
UNIDOR team
2004
Founded in South Sudan
20+ years of service

The History Behind Us

Universal Intervention and Development Organization (UNIDOR) is a South Sudanese Faith Based Organization founded and registered on 22nd April 2004. Originally established as Upper Nile Initiative and Development Organisation (UNIDO), we are legally registered under RRC registration number 182.

We are a member of the South Sudan NGOs Forum, GNDR, Charter for Change (C4C), and NEAR Network. UNIDOR is Co-Lead for Localization under the Dutch Relief Alliance (DRA-SSJR) and serves as the Localization Advisory Group (LAG) Chair globally.

Vision

Partner of choice in community transformation

Mission

Alleviate suffering, mitigate crises, build resilience

Values

Faith · Partnership · Accountability · Neutrality

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Leadership

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John Kong Kuol
Co-Founder
John Kong Kuol
Kennedy Wanyonyi
Co-Founder
Kennedy Wanyonyi
Malakal Gatluak
Co-Founder
Malakal Gatluak
Francine Derinke
Influential Founder
Francine Derinke
James Keah
Founder
James Keah

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We work in hard-to-reach areas across South Sudan.

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Our Funding Partners

JICA USAID Help a Child World Relief UNICEF WFP Dutch Relief Alliance UNHCR