Initial optimism surrounding the 2011 independence from Sudan was dashed when the youngest country in the world was plagued by more violence. With around 72% of the population under the age of 30, unemployment and food insecurity are SPARK’s main focus areas in South Sudan. We work to ensure youth make use of the rich, arable land and plentiful fish resources by boosting their entrepreneurship skills. Vulnerable young people, particularly women, are supported to grow their agri-businesses from subsistence to commercial farming, which can contribute to food security and economic recovery of the country.
Programmes in this location
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active programmeFood Security through Agribusiness in South Sudan (FSA)
Focusing on smallholder farmers, FSA supports youth and women in establishing new agribusinesses or expanding existing ones so that they…
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inactive programmeAgri-Business Creation (ABC)
Many farmers with creative agricultural practices, which can help alleviate famine and poverty, seek opportunities to bring their projects to…
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inactive programmeYouth and Women Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Programme (YWAE)
YWAE aims to create new agribusinesses and support existing ones for women and youth in South Sudan. By improving their…
While he was seeking refuge in Uganda, Emanuel noticed vast sunflower farms extracting the oil. He was encouraged to start his own business upon returning to South Sudan. He collaborated with 500 farmers and retailers, providing jobs for women and ex-combatants.
Opening pathways to employment
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2,974Youth Trained
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517Loans for Entrepreneurs
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758Businesses Created
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768Jobs Created
