About Us – YACA

Youth Affairs Centre for Africa (YACA) is a legally registered humanitarian and development organization in South Sudan. Originally founded in 2015 as the Rural Youth Organisation Agency for Development (RYOAD), YACA was rebranded in April 2022 to reflect a broader mission of empowering young people and communities across Africa.

To empower young people to work with synergy to improve their lot and of their communities constructively and sustainably

A world in which every young person counts in terms respect, peace, sustainable development and prosperity.

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Ayanj Akec Ayanj

Execeutive Director

Mary Akuac Ngot

BOARD Chairperson

MS Jacky Athony

Deputy chairperson of the board

Samuel Maker Agou

Secretary of the BOARD

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Frequently Asked Questions

Youth Affairs Centre for Africa (YACA) is a South Sudan–based humanitarian and development organization. We empower young people, women, and vulnerable communities through programs in food security, health, education, peacebuilding, and gender protection.

We focus on young people, women, children, and other vulnerable groups—including internally displaced persons (IDPs) and survivors of conflict. Our goal is to ensure that every young person counts and has an opportunity to thrive.

You can support YACA in many ways, whether by sponsoring education or vocational training for young people, providing donations that help fund community projects, or partnering with us in development and peacebuilding initiatives. Even small contributions go a long way in transforming lives, and your support helps us reach more communities with sustainable solutions.

YACA operates across several states in South Sudan, including Central Equatoria (Juba), Jonglei (Bor), Upper Nile (Malakal), Warrap (Tonj and Gogrial West), Northern Bahr el Ghazal (Aweil), and Western Bahr el Ghazal (Wau and Jur River). Our presence in these regions allows us to respond directly to local challenges and deliver programs that meet the specific needs of each community.

ou can contact YACA through email at yacanngo@gmail.com or fyouthafairscentre@gmail.com , or call us at +211 917 694 691 / +211 925 527 309. We also welcome you to visit our website at www.yacafrica.org to learn more about our work and explore ways you can get involved.

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Mary, Farmer

Warrap State

I had lost hope of ever going to school again after displacement. Through YACA’s support, I received sponsorship and returned to class. Today, I am preparing for my exams and dreaming of becoming a teacher to help other children.

ames,, Jonglei State

Student in Bor

My child was severely malnourished, and I feared losing him. YACA’s health team treated him and also taught me about nutrition and hygiene. Now, my children are healthy, and I share this knowledge with other mothers.

Ayen, Mother

Malakal, Upper Nile State

The conflict divided our community and left deep scars. YACA’s peace dialogues helped us sit together, talk, and forgive. I now believe peace is possible, and we are slowly rebuilding trust.