Community Creativity For Development - CC4D

Another Powerful Testimony from our beneficiary in Yei South Sudan!

“One day, electricity abruptly went off and when it was restored, my laptop which was charging could not power on. Yet, I had an urgent deadline to submit a report. I panicked.

I quickly picked up my phone and called one of the CC4D volunteers who guided me step-by-step to remove the battery and fix it properly. I followed the procedure… and boom — it worked!
That moment changed how I see repair skills.
This experience shows why everyone should have basic repair knowledge and why every household should own a simple repair kit for maintaining everyday items."

Power fluctuations in many African countries including South Sudan are common and it has a great impact on electronics that are connected to power. Without basic troubleshooting skills, small problems can become expensive disasters.

Repair knowledge means:
✅ Saving money
✅ Saving time
✅ Reducing e-waste
✅ Building self-reliance
At CC4D, we believe repair is not just a skill — it’s resilience and contribute to community wellbeing, environmental and climate sustainability.
Let’s build a culture where every home is equipped with basic repair tools and confidence.

Such feedback inspires us to do even more. 💚

One project participant, Rose, shared:

“Before the electronics repair training, I couldn’t fix even simple devices and often relied on others, spending money I didn’t have. The hands-on sessions taught me to identify faults, use tools, and repair items like lights, radios, solar panels, and phones. Now, I not only fix my own devices but also help neighbours, saving money and reducing e-waste. This training gave me skills, confidence, and hope for a sustainable future. I’m grateful to CC4D for empowering me and transforming my life.”

Together, we are strengthening communities through skills, sustainability, and shared knowledge. 🌍🔧

🔧 What do you know about repair?

For us; Repair is more than fixing what’s broken.
It’s about care over waste, skills over disposability, and people over products.

We believe Repair is a practical response to today’s biggest challenges—e-waste, unemployment, climate change, and digital exclusion. By extending the life of electronic devices, we reduce waste, lower costs, and create local, skills-based livelihoods.

☑️Every repaired phone keeps a family connected.
☑️Every fixed radio keeps a community informed.
☑️Every repaired device keeps toxic e-waste out of our soil and water.

We use repair to build resilient, rebuild community trust and community-led solutions.

👉Before you replace, pause. Repair first.
👉 Bring your broken devices to our repair café.
👉 Partner with us to strengthen local repair ecosystems
👉 Support our work through funding or in-kind donations

♻️The future isn’t disposable. It’s repairable.
Let’s build it together.

🔧 Radio Fixed! 📻

When was the last time you cleaned your electronic device?

In the areas where we operate, many devices fail due to extreme heat and dust. Dust buildup blocks ventilation holes, causing devices to overheat and damaging small internal electronic components.

💡 Your device’s health matters.
Routine cleaning helps prevent overheating, improves performance, and extends the life of your electronics. Regular maintenance is a simple but powerful way to protect your devices and stay safe.

Let’s build a culture of care, repair, and prevention. ♻️🔌

At our CC4D Bright MakerSpace/Community Repair Café Center in Yei South Sudan, learning never stops—and neither does repairing! As our digital skills training program continues, Our repair café volunteers are busy fixing and restoring electronics, giving them a new life and keeping e-waste out of the community.

In a conflict-affected area like Yei, we don’t wait for the “perfect” space or tools. Instead, we make the most of what’s available, ensuring learning, fixing and restoring electronic devices—extending their lifespan and reducing e-waste in the community, empowering youth while community service continue.

A big thank you to Yei River County Youth Association for providing the space that makes this possible. 🙌

AVSI South Sudan UNHCR South Sudan UNICEF South Sudan UNDP South Sudan National Communication Authority - NCA MTN South Sudan STEMpower South Sudan Access Radio 88.8 FM-Yei.