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SSD, Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP): Community-based Protection and Peacebuilding

The intervention strengthens protection of civilians and civic space in South Sudan by empowering human rights defenders, journalists, and community protection teams to prevent violence and defend fundamental freedoms. Its focus is on skills building, direct protection, and coordinated advocacy. By progressively localising capacities and reinforcing national networks, the project, implemented by Nonviolent Peaceforce, pursues sustainability and contributes to peace and resilience in a fragile and volatile context.

Country/region	Topic	Period	Budget
South Sudan	Conflict & fragility Governance nothemedefined Conflict prevention Human rights (incl. Women's rights) Media & freedom of information	01.11.2025 - 30.04.2028	CHF 722’000

The project in brief

Background	South Sudan remains fragile, with recurring violence, displacement and threats to civilians, HRDs and journalists and Community Protection Teams play a key role in conflict mitigation, making it essential to strengthen these mechanisms and connect them with state institutions to reduce violence and promote long-term stability.
Objectives	The overall goal of the intervention is to strengthen locally led protection of civilians and human rights mechanisms in South Sudan by empowering communities, especially youth and women, to prevent violence, promote inclusive governance, and build sustainable networks that advance peace, stability, and resilience.
Target groups	The intervention targets human rights defenders, journalists, and Community Protection Teams, including women, men and youth, engaged in conflict prevention and early warning. It also targets vulnerable civilians in conflict-affected areas, including displaced populations in Juba and Bentiu IDP camps and communities affected by intercommunal violence.
Medium-term outcomes	1. Enhanced capacity of HRDs, journalists, and CPTs to reduce violence and promote human rights. 2. Locally driven protection initiatives for HRDs, journalists, and civilians are sustained and expanded. 3. Networks and systems for civilian protection and human rights promotion are strengthened, connected, and increasingly recognised.
Results	Expected results: Capacity building: Training for 150 human rights defenders/CSO members, 85 media representatives, and 240 youth on security, leadership, conflict prevention, and human rights. Locally driven protection initiatives: 28 community security meetings conducted. 72 protection services delivered. 30 conflict analyses carried out. Direct protection and support provided to at-risk HRDs, journalists, and victims of rights violations. Strengthened civil society networks: 5 active early warning and early response (EWER) mechanisms established. 2 referral pathways supported. 55 dialogues with authorities facilitated. 50,000 people reached through awareness and advocacy campaigns. 5 policy recommendations advanced to influence national and local governance. Results from previous phases: Inclusive, community-led protection mechanisms foster local ownership and lasting peace. Ongoing mentorship and support enabled Community Protection Teams to operate independently and strengthen skills. Flexibility in planning ensured continuity during seasonal or unexpected challenges. Engaging men and boys alongside women and girls was essential to changing harmful norms and promoting gender equality.
Directorate/federal office responsible	SDC
Project partners	Contract partner International or foreign NGO Other international or foreign NGO North Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP)
Coordination with other projects and actors	Ministry of Justice, National Security Service, Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, South Sudan Human Rights Commission, Women- and youth-led organizations, Traditional leaders and local governance structures (e.g., local peace committees, customary justice mechanisms)
Budget	Current phase Swiss budget CHF 722’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 0 Budget inclusive project partner CHF 1’140’000 Total project since first phase Swiss budget CHF 2’981’450 Budget inclusive project partner CHF 9’500’000
Project phases	Phase 2 01.11.2025 - 30.04.2028 (Active) Phase 1 01.11.2022 - 31.01.2025 (Completed)

Further technical details

Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation	GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation	Civilian peace-building, conflict prevention and resolution Human rights Media and free flow of information
Cross-cutting topics	Conflict reduction The project also supports partner organisation improvements
Aid Type	Project and programme contribution
Project number	7F11028