Rural Outreach for Community Empowerment (ROCE) is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) and nonprofit making humanitarian and developmental organization that was formed voluntarily by a group of South Sudanese professionals from different fields of expertise
We exist as Local NGO under the law of South Sudan Republic and we are registered by the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) with registration number 5178.
Our offices are based in Jonglei State, Bor county, Block 8-South Sudan,Pibor county, Hai Matari GPAA,Akobo county, Jonglei State all of South Sudan. We care about the well being of needy people living in our target regions which are often prone to civil war and natural disaster and through grass root networking with like minded NGOs and the collaboration of local communities, we implement humanitarian initiatives that save lives, alleviate suffering, maintain human dignity, support livelihood and provide sustainable development solutions to their economic challenges.
"Empowering rural communities"
The organization envisions a healthy, productive and prosperous society void of human suffering
Our mission is to empower communities by improving access to education, health, water and sanitation and to ensure children, elderly women and youth empowerment and engagement in economic recovery programs
Rural Outreach for Community Empowerment (ROCE) is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) and nonprofit making humanitarian and developmental organization that was formed voluntarily by a group of South Sudanese professionals from different fields of expertise. Motivated by the support they received from well-wishers in supporting their education and careers and in realization of the suffering of many South Sudanese population, they decided to start a campaign in support of the vulnerable groups of South Sudan in all aspects including education, general health, Food Security and livelihood and GBV as a way of giving back to the community.
The organization acquired its legal status as a Non-Governmental Organization with the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission under registration number Rural Outreach for Community Empowerment (ROCE)
The organization is run by competent and skilled staff under the stewardship of a Board of Directors. The Board has a membership of seven individuals who meet annually to plan, design, strategize, innovate, organize and follow up on activities implementation as well as identify achievements and challenges to ascertain ways forward for the success of the beneficiaries.
Our logo depicts a symbol of hope and a brighter future for the people of South Sudan and Africa in general. Represented by the various colors, we focus on a variety of interrelated fields that bring socio-economic development and supports livelihood i.e. Water and Environmental Sanitation, Agriculture, Food security, Health, Nutrition, Environment, Emergency aid, Education, Development projects, Human rights and Peace initiatives.
Since inception, we have worked closely with local communities in South Sudan and made significant progress in addressing the needs of most vulnerable populations in the war-torn country. As a result of our work, families have been able to receive the much needed life-saving assistance during crisis, contributing to improve well being of our beneficiaries
To realize our mission therefore, we provide emergency relief to vulnerable people in war stricken and disaster prone areas within South Sudan in order to save lives. We also implement a variety of development projects in collaboration with the local communities and with the support of international NGOs / Donors to sustain livelihood, encourage growth and positive social change for the people of South Sudan
Our primary focus is in the following fields:
The organization focuses on the following thematic areas:
This department employs a holistic framework to create an environment that promotes full respect for the rights of individuals with special consideration for vulnerable groups such as children, girls, and women. It also responds to the protection needs of women, girls, and children who have experienced violence and abuse. Key areas include child protection against abuses and exploitation, Gender-Based Violence, psychosocial care services, trauma healing, and democracy by incorporating the element of Age Gender Diversity Mainstreaming (AGDM).
Building the capacity of women, men, and youths in business skills through training and empowering them economically to start different sorts of business ventures of their choice. It also includes training in improved farming skills through guidance and the provision of Village Saving and Loans Associations (VSLA) and peaceful coexistence for a sustainable and reliable society. Focus is also on employing Agricultural Production Practices and Animal Health as a way of developing sustainable food production that promotes environmental conservation.
Advocating for education for all children while promoting retention in schools, capacity building for primary school teachers, and support for adult literacy. This includes considering that prolonged conflict has denied most willing South Sudanese the chance to acquire education.
This department deals with conflict management, conflict analysis, mediation, reconciliation, and forgiveness. It promotes civic education, access to justice, and Human Rights awareness.
This department advocates for the implementation of a safe water chain system with interventions aimed at saving lives and reducing illness through access to safe water, adequate sanitation, and improved hygiene. This fosters a clean environment, encourages the digging of pit latrines, personal cleanliness, sensitization on water points, and maintenance.
Promoting the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) by mobilizing the community and encouraging mothers to undertake immunization for their personal health and the health of their children to minimize the risk of six killer diseases. This helps reduce female and child mortality rates. Other focuses include family planning, Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, data collection, and dissemination.
Promotion of animal health, breeding, feeding, and nutrition. Offering veterinary services to control pests and diseases.
Building the community’s capacities to respond to disasters and emergencies efficiently by effectively using locally available resources and skills.
All children, women, and men are equal. They have equal rights in society to participate in development and emergency response activities equally. The organization ensures participation of all targeted communities in its development and relief interventions. All staff have an equal opportunity to grow their careers and excel based on their experience and qualifications. The organization staff and management ensure gender equity in all aspects of the organization.
All staff promote honesty, integrity, sincerity, and transparency in all activities in accordance with the organization’s code of conduct.
All project staff manage and use organizational resources effectively and efficiently to achieve project goals. Staff shall remain highly concerned with the best use of resources through result-based approaches.
All project staff are trained to be environmentally sound and friendly. The office premises are free from hazardous substances and are a non-smoking environment. Garbage and litter are managed appropriately in both the office premises and project areas of operation.
All project services of the organization are of high quality. Quality assurance is shared with donors and partners. Staff are responsible for maintaining the quality of the program during the implementation and dissemination of activities.
We believe in forming collaborations and cooperating with like-minded associations/organizations for the benefit of our organization and all our stakeholders. We therefore cooperate with local communities and target beneficiaries as well as with other stakeholders including local NGOs and international organizations
ROCE is thus a member the following umbrella organizations:
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The organization (Rural Outreach for Community Empowerment (ROCE)) targets refugees, IDPs/returnees, host communities, children, youths, women and men severely affected by conflict(s) and other disasters to recover and improve their livelihoods, health, promote peaceful coexistence and sustainability.
The organization collaborates with partners/donors, well-wishers, stakeholders and Implementing Partners to design and implement emergency and development programs delivering essential interventions during emergencies in the most hard- to -reach areas and play active role in the development of South Sudan through active participation of communities to alleviate poverty..
The organization adopts a Community Based Approach through the establishment of AGDM (Age Gender Diversity Mainstreaming). A community-based approach to programming is an integral part of a long-term strategy that the organization has employed in its work in the communities at grass root levels.
We strongly believe in the importance of local community self- reliance and in the significant role that, community leadership; women, men, refugees/returnees, IDPs and youth can play in re-building of a society that has been affected by conflict by guiding them through pair-wise ranking and grassroots solution to grassroots problems.
We are a small but steadily growing organization with individuals from different fields. We plan to expand beyond South Sudan to assist the efforts of the organization in raising development funds. We hope to grow further and expand throughout South Sudan as a strong voice for minority groups, the very poor and the rural communities.
As has been revealed in the implemented ROCE projects, we have over the years worked with many International partners in different fields that endeavor to assist the needy and empower local communities in South Sudan for their self-reliance. ROCE has thus earned a trustworthy reputation among its local and international partners. This can be attributed to our commitment to strictly observe our core values and our willingness to render quality services to our target beneficiaries. Our philosophy of employing participatory approach is also an added value to the organization’s good image. We always involve all our project stakeholders including the local communities in all stages of project implementation, beginning from concept planning and designing to project completion. This has enabled us to build widespread networks and earned trust among local communities given the fact that these relations are a prerequisite for any successful intervention in the South Sudan context
ROCE’s current International partners are thus as follows:
