Women's Empowerment
Trained over 200 women in tailoring skills, strengthening livelihoods and economic independence.
Our Impact
Measurable change in the lives of persons with disabilities, and the communities that support them.
Women Trained
Direct & Indirect Beneficiaries
Years of Service
Impact of DARD Through (2022–2023) Projects
Inclusive Education
Constructed permanent school blocks and WASH facilities in Rumbek North, replacing "under-tree" classes and ensuring safe, accessible learning environments for children, including those with disabilities.
Human Rights Protection
Built police stations with separate cells for women, men, and children, ending harmful practices where detainees were chained or tied to trees, and ensuring facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities.
Peacebuilding
Supported community peace dialogues that fostered sustainable peace and security, ranking Lakes State as the second most peaceful state in South Sudan.
Livelihood Support
Implemented inclusive livelihood programs targeting the most vulnerable and crisis-affected populations, with persons with disabilities recognized as a cornerstone beneficiary group.
Advocacy
Advanced national advocacy efforts on the ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPDs), amplifying the voices of marginalized communities.
Through these initiatives, DARD has demonstrated its capacity to deliver survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and inclusive projects that uphold human rights, empower women and persons with disabilities, and foster sustainable peace and development in Lakes State.
Active Projects
See the donor-funded and field-led initiatives DARD is currently delivering across South Sudan.
Stories of Change
Names are withheld to protect participants' privacy.
“After receiving a wheelchair through DARD, I was able to return to school for the first time in two years.”
“DARD trained our teachers to include children with disabilities. Our classroom is now welcoming to every child.”