Programs and Initiatives
Health awareness
Educating children and youth on reproductive health, deadly diseases, mental health, and drug abuse.
Basic education
Providing underprivileged, hard to reach children and youth with access to basic educational opportunities
Leadership dev't
Partnering with primary schools, secondary schools and universities to train and mentor youth in leadership and civil service
Advocacy
conducting research on issues pertinent to youth development and disseminating findings to relevant development partners.
Activities & Events
About Us
Africa Initiative for Rural Development (AIRD) is a legally registered non-profit organization focusing on children and youth starting at the grassroots level. We are presently headquartered in Juba and a Field Office in Bor, with an immediate plan to expand to all the other regions of the country, one state at a time.
Our Vision
A thriving, dynamic South Sudan where children and youth are real champions and catalysts for social change, cohesion, and sustainable development
Our Mission
To socially and economically transform South Sudan by effectively engaging and strategically investing in children, girls, women and youth