Girls and Boys in Action (GABAO)

________________________________________ GIRLS AND BOYS IN ACTION (GABAO) - ACTIVITIES DRAFT South Sudan Operations ________________________________________ 1. EDUCATION & SKILLS DEVELOPMENT • School Support Programs: Provide scholarships, school supplies, uniforms, and teaching materials to vulnerable children • Literacy Programs: Organize adult and youth literacy classes in underserved communities • Skills Training Workshops: Offer vocational training in trades, entrepreneurship, and digital skills for youth • Mentorship Programs: Establish peer mentoring and leadership development pathways for young men and wome 2. HEALTH & NUTRITION • Health Awareness Campaigns: Conduct community sensitization on hygiene, nutrition, maternal health, and disease prevention and training of both girls and boys on how to make hand made reusable pads • School Feeding Programs: Provide nutritious meals to keep at-risk children, particularly girls, in school • Mental Health & Psychosocial Support: Offer counseling and support services for children affected by conflict and trauma ________________________________________ 3. PROTECTION & SAFEGUARDING • Child Protection Programs: Work to prevent early and forced child marriage and child labor • Violence Prevention: Conduct awareness campaigns on gender-based violence (GBV) and provide survivor support services • Anti-Recruitment Initiatives: Prevent forced recruitment of children into armed groups and provide reintegration support ________________________________________ 4. YOUTH EMPOWERMENT & GOVERNANCE • Youth Leadership Forums: Create platforms for young people to engage in governance and peacebuilding discussions • Civic Engagement Programs: Promote youth participation in community decision-making and national development • Peace & Reconciliation Initiatives: Facilitate community peace dialogues and conflict resolution activities ________________________________________ 5. WOMEN & GIRLS EMPOWERMENT • Girls' Education Focus: Prioritize girl-child education with targeted scholarships and support • Women's Economic Empowerment: Provide business training and microfinance opportunities for women • Gender Advocacy: Promote women's representation in leadership and decision-making processes ________________________________________ 6. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT • WASH Programs: Improve access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities • Environmental Conservation: Organize community cleanups and environmental awareness activities • Disaster Response: Provide emergency assistance during floods, droughts, and other crises ________________________________________ 7. SPORTS, RECREATION & ARTS • Youth Sports Programs: Organize sports activities to promote health, teamwork, and positive engagement • Arts & Cultural Programs: Support cultural expression and creative activities for youth development • Community Events: Organize celebrations and gatherings that promote social cohesion ________________________________________ 8. CAPACITY BUILDING & TRAINING • Staff Training: Develop staff capabilities in child protection, conflict sensitivity, and program management • Community Mobilization: Train community volunteers and peer educators • Research & Advocacy: Document impact and advocate for youth-centered policies

Headquarter Country

South Sudan

Geographies served

South Sudan

Issue areas addressed

Education

Communities served

People with disabilities, Women, Youth

Happy to support with

Funding Support
Mentoring and Other Soft Skills
Stakeholder Connections

SDGS FOCUS

SDG 5 - Gender Equality

Collaborators

Brenda Alinda

Girls and Boys in Action (GABAO)

 Juba

Girls and Boys in Action (GABAO) will be committed to work together with the team of the catalyst community, contribute through membership, activities implementation, system improvements, and we are looking for collaboration, networking and partnership opportunities.