WOMEN RELIEF AID (WRA)

Women Relief Aid (WRA) is independent registered women-lead, National Non-Governmental organization, non-profit, non-political and non-religious organization founded to provide humanitarian assistance for relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction in South Sudan. The organization aims to promote and protect women and children rights, with particular focus on women sexual & reproductive health rights, education, livelihood, leadership and development. A group of women who came together to establish this organization to address the most urgent and pressing needs of women and children in the country. The organization member is cognizant of the plethora of problems plaguing the region. Consequently, the organization’s focus is not kept limited either in terms of geography or sector. Whilst operating in different states of the country, WRA carries out range of interventions in the areas of women rights, education, health & hygiene, women empowerment, emergency response & preparedness, governance, free legal aid, human rights, etc.

The type of activities undertaken by the organization range from capacity building to service delivery, with focus remaining on the deprived and marginalized segments of the society. Whereas in terms of operations what characterizes WRA’s functioning are its efforts to (a) enlist involvement of the locals when initiating activities at the grass root level; and (b) mobilize women for bringing peace, tolerance, and development in society. Although new entry in the development arena, WRA owing to the linkages of its members with national & international funding agencies to enjoys a diverse portfolio, characterized by partnership with development partners and Government of South Sudan.