SPEDP

SPEDP at the Africa Climate Summit 2025.

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Under the SPEDP–RSRTF II Project, we are proud to announce the graduation of 19 tailoring trainees at the Morobo Women’s Centre after successfully completing six months of intensive training.

This milestone is more than just a graduation, it’s an investment in skills, self‑reliance, and economic resilience for women in fragile and post‑conflict communities. Through the project, these women have not only mastered tailoring techniques but have also gained the confidence to start their own businesses, support their families, and contribute to local economic recovery.

This achievement is part of our ongoing commitment to livelihood restoration, resilience building and empowering those affected by fragility and forced displacement.

; Under the Enhancing Livelihood Opportunities in Torit project funded by Bread for the World, SPEDP conducted a Climate Risk Study Validation Workshop in Torit County, Eastern Equatoria State.

The event drew key stakeholders from government institutions, farmer groups, women and youth representatives and community leaders, ensuring local ownership and relevance.

Through active participation and discussion, stakeholders validated findings and shaped a locally grounded Climate Risk Management Plan to guide resilience building in the agriculture sector.

At SPEDP, we believe in working with communities, not just for them. Our on-ground presence ensures interventions are context-specific, practical and directly benefit vulnerable communities as primary stakeholders. This is how we translate research into action, empowering communities to build climate resilience and strengthen livelihoods.

; We are proud to announce the official launch of Phase II of the Youth Enterprise Development and Capacity Building (YEDCB) project yesterday. This impactful initiative targets young women and men aged 18–35 in Central Equatoria State, aiming to strengthen their employability and drive inclusive job creation.

Through entrepreneurial skills training, private sector development and efforts to improve the local business environment, the YEDCB project equips youth with the tools to build resilient livelihoods and contribute meaningfully to economic growth.

This milestone is made possible with generous funding from the African Development Bank Group and strategic support from the UNDP.

Together, we are shaping a future where South Sudanese youth are empowered, entrepreneurial and economically engaged.