Who We Are

Foundation for Emergency Response & Development Action (FERDA) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization established through a wide consultative process among communities in South Sudan. Conceived in 2005, FERDA became functional in 2020 and was fully registered in 2023 with the South Sudan Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (SSRRC) and the Sudan Relief and Rehabilitation Agency (SRRA). The organization aims to alleviate poverty, ensure well-being, advance dignity, and undertake innovative development programmes. FERDA primarily targets distressed and hard-core poor individuals, especially vulnerable adults, women, youth, and children.

FERDA employs a people-centric approach, organizing distressed women and youth into homogeneous groups for development through motivation, awareness-building, and education. The organization empowers these community members with education, training, and experience-sharing, facilitating economic activities through micro-credit support to alleviate poverty and promote economic rights and resource control among women and youth.

Strategic Objectives

Our Vision & Mission

  • Vision

    A society where rights, values of every community has potential, hopes and belief in order to fulfil its purpose through participation and development on a daily life and live dignified lives to their fullness.

  • Mission

    To raise hope and belief to the others in order to realize their purpose by offering support in the fulfilment to realize their dream through provision of quality humanitarian services that can help them meet their basic needs and ensure peaceful coexistence among them.

Our Core Values

  • Integrity

    FERDA upholds integrity through honest operations and ethical conduct. We align actions with values, building trust with communities we serve and prioritizing their needs.

  • Humility

    FERDA’s humility-driven approach serves without arrogance. We value community perspectives, empower local leadership, and create partnerships based on mutual respect.

  • Accountability

    FERDA maintains accountability through efficient resource management and measurable results. We provide transparent reporting to supporters, partners, and communities.

  • Purpose

    FERDA’s purpose creates social impact through evidence-based programs. We empower communities facing challenges and deliver sustainable change in humanitarian contexts.

  • Honesty

    FERDA practices honesty by sharing truthful information about our capabilities and outcomes. Our consistent actions build trust and create space for continuous improvement.