Multi Sectoral advocacy campaign on October 6 2025 in White Nile State - Funded by UNCEF

On October 6, 2025, Green Dream Organization (GDO), in partnership with UNICEF and collaborating closely with the Ministry of Education and Guidance, the Ministry of Health and Social Development, and the Child Welfare Council, is committed to advancing child protection and youth empowerment in vulnerable communities.

GDO recently concluded a comprehensive, multi-sectoral Advocacy Campaign for Child Protection and Rights, directly targeting host communities and refugee settlements in the White Nile region.

The core objective of this campaign was to shift awareness into action by strengthening the official protection mechanisms available to the most vulnerable children—refugee and host community children alike—who face heightened risks of violence, exploitation, and neglect.

Key Campaign Highlights:

• Facilitated high-level discussions with Ministry of Health and Education officials to integrate child safeguarding protocols into routine service delivery, ensuring staff are trained to identify and refer cases.

• Advocated for increased resources for the Child Welfare Council to improve case management and psychosocial support services in remote areas.

• Utilized public forums, radio broadcasts, and targeted workshops to reach over 500 community members, raising awareness on child rights, reporting mechanisms, and the crucial role of community vigilance.

GDO Also, launched a focused empowerment session in the Dabat Bosin community (Algabalin locality, White Nile State) aimed at equipping young people with the skills to drive positive change.

This session brought together young men and women from both the host community and refugee populations in a collaborative learning environment. The activity specifically focused on empowering youth to identify, articulate, and advocate for pressing community issues, from water access to education quality.

Session Outcomes:

• Participants strengthened their leadership and collaborative skills, culminating in the creation of joint Host-Refugee Youth Action Teams focused on shared issues, promoting social cohesion and integration.

• Youth received training on developing clear advocacy messages, engaging local leaders, and peacefully mobilizing their peers to address community needs, ensuring their voices are central to the recovery process.

• By focusing on empowerment, the activity contributes to the long-term resilience of the community, turning potential beneficiaries into active agents of change.

Future Call to Action: The success of this session demonstrates the power of investing in youth-led initiatives. GDO plans to scale this model, requiring dedicated funding to expand training and support youth-designed projects across more localities.

GDO and Partners Empower Girls through Development of Girls Clubs

White Nile State Kosti - FGM awareness Workshop 20 February 2025

Girl Advocate against GFM and Child Merage's

Girls’ clubs promote safety and learning

Under the Theme of " Agirl is a corner and also a reader "

GDO and partners empower girls’ education.

Green Dream Organization (GDO), in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Guidance, the Girls’ Education Department, the Child Welfare Council, and with UNICEF support, recently held a brainstorming meeting focused on developing girls' clubs in White Nile State. This initiative falls under GDO's project to provide safe and integrated educational spaces, including alternative education and e-learning, with the goal of protecting children from violence and exploitation, particularly in emergencies.

Held under the theme "A Girl is a Corner and also a Reader," the meeting brought together key stakeholders, including government ministers, representatives from UNICEF, UNDP, ADRA Sudan, the Norwegian Refugee Council, and various national organizations. The focus was on strengthening the existing network of 154 girls' clubs and 154 mothers' councils across the state.

A key highlight was the active participation of girls, mothers, and supervisors from 54 clubs in Kosti locality. They engaged in productive discussions about past achievements, future plans, and challenges, offering valuable recommendations for club development. Girls showcased their talents through songs rejecting FGM and child marriage, as well as artistic exhibitions. Mothers also displayed handicrafts and other skills, demonstrating how these contribute to their economic empowerment and support for the clubs.

The event demonstrated the positive impact of girls' clubs in fostering teamwork, cooperation, and self-protection skills among girls. It also highlighted their growing awareness of harmful practices like FGM and child marriage, as well as their commitment to promoting girls' health and safety. This collaborative effort represents a significant step towards empowering girls and building a brighter future for them.

Child-Friendly Space Opens in Dabat Bosin, White Nile State

The Green Dream Organization (GDO), in partnership with local community representatives and with support from UNICEF, has officially opened a new child-friendly space in Dabat Bosin, ElGabalin locality – White Nile State.

This vibrant hub warmly welcomes children from both the South Sudanese refugee and host communities, offering them a safe and inclusive environment. Excitement filled the air as children explored the space, enjoying opportunities to play, learn, and engage in activities designed to nurture their psychosocial well-being.

Child-friendly spaces like this are vital. They provide safety, protection, and essential life skills training, while empowering children to discover their talents and build stronger foundations for the future.

Beyond supporting individual growth, the Dabat Bosin center plays a crucial role in promoting peaceful coexistence. By bringing refugee and host community children together, it strengthens social cohesion, mutual respect, and cooperation.

The establishment of this space reflects GDO’s ongoing commitment to children’s rights and well-being. Our mission is to ensure that every child has access to a safe, stimulating environment where they can grow, thrive, and contribute to building a peaceful, resilient community.

Child protection programs

Join us as the Green Dream Organization (GDO), in partnership with local community representatives and with the support of UNICEF, officially opens a new child-friendly space in Dabat Bosin, El-Gabalin locality – White Nile State. This vibrant hub provides refugee and host community children with a safe, inclusive environment to play, learn, and heal. Through recreational and educational activities, children gain protection, psychosocial support, and life skills to build brighter futures. The space also fosters peaceful coexistence by bringing communities together, strengthening social cohesion. Watch how hope, joy, and resilience come alive in this new haven for children.

New Friendly Space for Children

There is so much excitement in the air! The children, in particular, are overjoyed after being introduced to the activities that will be part of their new, friendly space. They are eagerly anticipating the opening, which will provide a safe and nurturing environment for them to enjoy their daily routines and activities.

This safe space is being implemented by the Green Dream Organization, with generous funding from UNICEF. It is designed to be a place where children can play, learn, and express themselves freely. The space will contribute significantly to their psychological and social development, offering them a much-needed haven for growth and well-being.

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On Monday, March 11, 2025, we launched a vital initiative in the Al-Salam locality, specifically in the Khor Al-Waral and Umm Sangour camps and their host villages. We provided 150 girls, survivors of various forms of violence, with small projects designed to enhance their economic and social conditions.

These projects, born from ongoing dialogue and reflection within discussion groups, were selected based on the girls' aspirations and dreams. They range from women's and children's supply stores, embroidery and sewing projects, and daily household supply shops, to soap making and livestock projects. The girls were trained in small project management and then divided into groups, showcasing remarkable cooperation and team spirit testament to the life skills they've developed through our training and awareness programs.

Empowering girls with these small projects is a crucial step in building their capabilities, strengthening their rights to work, production, and independence, and reinforcing the community's role in supporting their journey.

GDO Supports Newly Arrived IDPs in Al-Jabalain locality - White Nile State

Green Dream Organization (GDO), in partnership with the Council for Child Welfare and Social Welfare and with UNICEF funding, recently delivered essential aid to newly arrived Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Al-Jabalain locality, White Nile State. These IDPs, originally from Al-Taboon, are currently being accommodated in a camp within the locality.

GDO's assistance convoy provided the following items to support the IDPs:

• 900 plastic sheets

• 50 pregnant women's kits

• 2 packages/boxes of psychological support materials for children

This intervention is part of GDO's broader efforts to create integrated educational spaces that protect children's lives, prevent violence and abuse, foster independence in emergencies, and contribute to improved response and prevention systems within White Nile State

Supporting Pregnant Women

Number of 50 pregnant women kits distributed

GDO To Support the IDPs in Al-jablain Locality

Number of 900 Plastic sheet has been distributed

integrated educational spaces that protect children's lives

prevent violence and abuse, foster independence in emergencies

Psychological Support for children

2 packages/boxes of psychological support materials for children

GDO With Support from UNICEF and social development sectors, is dedicated to protecting children in White Nile state during emergency.

GDO in White Nile State Providing critical safe spaces and psephological support activities to impowering children to build resilience and recover from violence and abuse.

Green Dream Organization (GDO) is a national NGO dedicated to humanitarian assistance. GDO's Protection Programs focus on safeguarding the dignity, rights, and safety of vulnerable populations, particularly women and children in conflict and crisis zones. These tailored programs ensure their voices are heard, their needs are met, and their futures are secured, recognizing this protection as fundamental to sustainable humanitarian action.

GDO prioritizes civilian protection in conflict and disaster zones through three key initiatives: establishing Safe Spaces for displaced families to find refuge and support; conducting Awareness Campaigns to educate communities about rights and resources; and implementing Risk Monitoring to proactively identify and mitigate potential harm.

GDO's Child Protection Initiatives address the unique vulnerabilities of children in crisis. These programs provide Psychosocial Support to heal emotional trauma, Legal Protection Services to prevent exploitation and abuse, Educational Safe Spaces for continued learning and development, and Mentorship and Opportunities focused on life skills and education, particularly for girls, to help them reach their full potential.

GDO addresses the critical challenge of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in humanitarian settings by providing survivors with the necessary tools and resources to rebuild their lives

GDO's Women's Empowerment Programs include Leadership Development initiatives that provide targeted training to prepare women for leadership roles, promoting gender equality and representation in decision-making

GDO's GBV programming includes Community Education initiatives that promote dialogue to challenge harmful norms and advance gender equality, alongside Preventative Initiatives such as training and awareness campaigns to equip communities to identify and prevent GBV, fostering a culture of protection and accountability

GDO offers Confidential Support to GBV survivors, providing access to medical care, psychological counselling, and legal aid in a safe and secure environment.

GDO's GBV programming includes Community Education initiatives that promote dialogue to challenge harmful norms and advance gender equality, alongside Preventative Initiatives such as training and awareness campaigns to equip communities to identify and prevent GBV, fostering a culture of protection and accountability.

GDO conducts Awareness Campaigns through community-based workshops to educate individuals about their rights and available resources, promoting a culture of safety and mutual respect

GDO provides Legal Protection Services, collaborating with local and international partners to uphold children's legal rights and prevent exploitation and abuse.