About Our Organization

Youth Relief Organization, abbreviated as YORO,

is a national Non-Governmental Organization registered with the Relief and Rehabilitation Organization under Chapter 3, Section 10 of the NGOs Act 2016, with registration number 4740.

 Headquartered in Munuki Block, Nyakuron West, Juba, South Sudan, YORO operates field offices in Renk (Upper Nile State), Yirol West (Lakes State), Yambio (Western Equatoria State), Torit (Eastern Equatoria State), Wau (Western Bahr El Ghazal), Aweil (Northern Bahr El Ghazal), and Pochalla (Greater Pibor Administrative Area).

Mission statement

To empower children and youth through health, nutrition, education & sports, peacebuilding, climate action, WASH, sustainable livelihoods (FSL), emergency response and protection programs that strengthen communities and create sustainable opportunities across South Sudan.

Vision

A peaceful, resilient and empowered South Sudan where every young person thrives and leads positive change.

Our Target Population

Our key beneficiaries include; vulnerable children, adolescents, youth, young girls at risk, and persons with disability in hard to reach and underserved communities.

Core Values

Respect

We respect the values and beliefs of the people with and for whom we work. We act in consideration of their environment. We care.

Integrity

We adhere to strong principles. We take responsibility for our actions, processes, and results. We expect the same from our stakeholders. We honour our commitment.

Collaboration

We believe we are more powerful when we work together within our team and with our partners. We all join forces for a greater impact.

Innovation

We are entrepreneurial. We have the courage and the creativity to pursue unique ideas that have the potential of pushing boundaries. We think outside the box and we make it happen.

Fun

We aspire to connect, spread joy and excitement in everything we do. While having fun, we strive to achieve positive and sustainable results.