Institutional Member: Forum for Community Change and Development (FOFCOD)
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In 2009 a group of innovative women and youth whose parents had been assassinated in acts of political violence formed the Forum for Community Change and Development (FOFCOD). Since then the organization, based in South Sudan, has grown into a broader youth (girl) movement committed to contributing to the national development. The organization makes its contributions through programs in human rights, democracy, conflict resolution, health, education livelihoods and food security, entrepreneurship, and peace and justice. It also aims to address the current high levels of unemployment among youth by identifying existing opportunities in communities through skills training, appropriate technologies and creation of income generating activities. FOFCOD believes that ensuring women's full equality and participation in society is one of the most effective ways to build a just, peaceful and sustainable South Sudan. FOFCOD’s strategies to promote, support and empower women are divided into the following stages: solidarity missions, women in peace negotiations, building an agenda, and the creation of a platform. The organization is managed and run by youth. For more information about FOFCOD, please visit their website