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Who we are

WOCO is national non- governmental and non- profiting making organization formed by group of women in 2011 who were concerned and touched by the suffering of marginalized women and children. WOCO seeks to support the development and protection of these vulnerable group, promote and advocate for policies that favour their rights, improve their status and enhance their decision-making capacity at all levels. Engagement of these vulnerable group in participatory empowerment programs will enable them grow and develop to their full potential.WOCO believes that education is the key to unlock the potential and the hidden treasures in children particularly girls who are the most affect by the cultural practice and beliefs, therefore it strive to ensure that the barriers that prevent children partipcation and access to education are address and advocated for. WOCO as a women led organization is so concern about peaceful coexistence among the society and believed that peace is a fundamental component of society development and personal growth. At the heart of every faith community and culture, lies a need to promote peaceful co-existence to enhance productive and sustainable societies. Peace underlies our quality of life and the structure of our communities. The society is becoming highly fragmented, less peaceful and unsafe for both present and future generations. Our society today is engulfed by an environment of tension, violence, declining values, injustices, reduced tolerance and respect for human rights, threatening the future of women, men and children who deserve a peaceful and better quality of life. WOCO will ensure that community are engaged in peace building and conflict transformation to promote peaceful coexistence among them.

What we do

  • Reaching women and children with life saving services which include family tracing and reunification of UASC, provision of case management services to children with protection concern.
  • Provide psychosocial support to the affect groups through community based psychosocial support and collaborate with other actors and partners to promote resilience programs .
  • Support program that promote and improve women’s access to secure livelihood and economic resources.
  • Raise the community awareness and increase advocacy on issues related to rights violation and abuse.
  • Reach the community with information on peace building and conflict transformation.
  • Organize forums and conferences that bring together community and their duty bearers to discuss and address issues facing them

SSWOCO's Objectives

l  To support innovative and empowerment program for Women and girls this is geared towards achieving sustainable development goals (SDG5) -Gender Equality)

l  To support the development and protection of vulnerable women and children, promote and advocate for policies that favour their rights, improve their status and enhance their

 

decision-making capacity at all levels. This is geared towards achieving the (SDG 10) Reduced inequalities.

l  Promote peace building and effective conflict management in the communities by mainstreaming peace program across all sectors. This is geared towards (SDG 16) Peace, Justice and strong institutions.

 

OUR VISION

To advocate for a society where rights, values and potential of, women, Children and all marginalized, vulnerable group are respected and live dignified lives to their fullness

OUR MISSION

Is to respond to issues facing women and children through provision of quality humanitarian services help them   to meet their basic needs and ensure peaceful coexistence among them.

MANDATE

Reaching the most at risk women and children with essential services to reduce their vulnerability empower them with skill to realize their potential.

 

CORE VALUES

l  Integrity – SSWOCO endeavors to be transparent and accountable in providing services to all her beneficiaries and stakeholders in an environment of fairness without taking any undue advantage of the vulnerability or abilities.

 

 

 

l  Teamwork and Commitment - SSWOCO is committed to adhering to the constitution of South Sudan and NGO Act in delivering her mandate to the people of South Sudan. WOCO is committed to always work together as one and deliver results that delight the stakeholders.

 

 

 

l  Inclusivity and Community Engagement – SSWOCO commits to involve the community in project identification, prioritization and implementation without any form of discrimination. WOCO commits to uses the most appropriate communication approaches in listening to community needs, feedback and complaints, and ensuring that they actively participate and guide the organization’s actions.

 

 

 

l  Innovative and Creativity - SSWOCO shall be open to new ideas, inventiveness and resourcefulness in service delivery.

 

 

 

l  Professionalism and Excellence - SSWOCO commits to adhere to best practices, professional standards and ethics as it strives to meet and exceed stakeholders’ expectations by providing prompt and quality service. SSWOCO will continuously build necessary competencies and uphold moral and ethical principles.

 

 

 

l  Protection, Gender Equality and Impartiality - SSWOCO endeavors to prevent and alleviate human suffering without discrimination of among others, gender, age, religion, nationality or ethnic community and to protect human dignity by all means. SSWOCO endeavors to relieve the suffering of individuals in hard to reach areas, being guided solely by their needs, and gives priority to the most urgent cases of distress in its areas of operation.

 

 

 

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