1. Child Protection Environment Project

Donor: UNICEF
Project Period: 2006 – 2009
Location: Yambio and Nzara Counties
Sector: Child Protection

Project Overview

This initiative strengthened community systems for the protection of vulnerable children affected by conflict, displacement, and family separation.

The project established safe environments where children could access psychosocial support, protection services, and community assistance.

Key Achievements

• Established 33 child and youth protection centers across communities
  
  

• Trained 33 focal persons to manage community protection centers
  
  

• Trained 51 social workers supporting vulnerable children
  
  

• Successfully reunited and resettled 514 children affected by LRA attacks
  
  

• Supported 385 children who escaped captivity to reintegrate into communities
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Impact

This project created a strong community-based protection network ensuring children in Western Equatoria receive support, education, and protection from abuse.

2. Protection of IDPs and Vulnerable Host Communities

Donor: INTERSOS / UNHCR
Project Period: 2011 – 2013
Location: Yambio, Nzara, Ezo, Tambura
Sector: Protection & Humanitarian Support

Project Overview

This project aimed to strengthen protection mechanisms for internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and host communities affected by conflict.

Key Achievements

• Established three community protection advice desks
  
  

• Trained 6 protection monitors and 6 psychosocial counselors
  
  

• Conducted 63 awareness campaigns reaching over 3,000 individuals
  
  

• Provided counselling, referrals, and humanitarian assistance to over 1,012 people
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Impact

The project enhanced community resilience and protection services, ensuring vulnerable populations had access to information, legal support, and humanitarian assistance.

3. Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) Initiative

Donor: International HIV/AIDS Alliance
Project Period: 2012 – 2014
Sector: Health & Gender

Project Overview

This program focused on improving awareness and access to sexual and reproductive health services while combating HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination.

Key Activities

• Community awareness campaigns
  
  

• Peer education programs for youth
  
  

• Training on reproductive health and HIV prevention
  
  

• Support for vulnerable women and girls
  
  

Impact

The initiative helped increase community knowledge on reproductive health, reduced stigma, and improved access to essential health information.

4. Constitutional Review Civic Engagement Project

Donor: National Democratic Institute (NDI)
Duration: 2013 (2 months)
Sector: Governance & Civic Participation

Project Overview

This project supported citizen participation in the constitutional review process in South Sudan.

Key Activities

• Civic education workshops
  
  

• Community dialogue on governance
  
  

• Public awareness on constitutional rights
  
  

Impact

Communities gained a better understanding of governance, citizen rights, and democratic participation.

5. Youth Dialogue for Peacebuilding

Donor: Crisis Management Initiative (CMI)
Duration: 2012 (1 month)
Sector: Peacebuilding

Project Overview

The project brought together youth from different communities to promote dialogue, reconciliation, and conflict resolution.

Impact

Youth leaders gained skills to mediate conflicts and promote peaceful coexistence in their communities.

6. Community Child Protection Program

Donor: IPCS / OXFAM NOVIB
Project Period: 2013 – 2014
Sector: Child Protection

Project Overview

This project strengthened community involvement in protecting children’s rights.

Key Achievements

• Established 4 community child protection centers
  
  

• Supported 100 vulnerable children through protection programs
  
  

• Conducted community awareness campaigns on child rights
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7. Community Security and Policing Program

Donor: Saferworld
Project Period: September 2014 – May 2018
Sector: Community Security & Peacebuilding

Project Overview

This project strengthened collaboration between communities and law enforcement agencies to improve safety and reduce violence.

Key Achievements

• Established community security working groups
  
  

• Facilitated community dialogue forums
  
  

• Strengthened local policing cooperation
  
  

Impact

Communities developed trust with security institutions and improved mechanisms to resolve conflicts peacefully.

8. Community Security Dialogue & Survey

Donor: South Sudan Action Network on Small Arms (SSANSA) / Centre for Basic Research (CBR)
Year: 2015
Sector: Security & Peacebuilding

Project Overview

This project conducted community perception surveys and dialogues on security issues to inform better peacebuilding strategies.

9. Human Rights Training for Returnees and IDPs

Donor: Africa Educational Trust (AET)
Year: October 2015
Sector: Human Rights & Civic Education

Project Overview

The project trained internally displaced persons and returnees on human rights awareness and protection mechanisms.

10. Civil Society Capacity Building Program

Donor: Democracy International (SUCCESS Program)
Year: May 2016
Sector: Organizational Development

Project Overview

Strengthened the capacity of local civil society organizations in Gbudue State to enhance governance, accountability, and community service delivery.

11. Strengthening Child Protection Systems

Donor: Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB)
Project Period: May 2014 – January 2015
Sector: Child Protection

Project Overview

The project strengthened systems to protect children at risk of violence, exploitation, and abuse in Yambio, Nzara, and Ezo counties.

12. Sustainable Livelihood Support Project

Donor: GIZ
Year: October 2013
Sector: Livelihoods

Project Overview

This initiative supported livelihood recovery and economic resilience for returnees and local communities.

13. Community Resilience & Women Empowerment Project

Donor: UN Women
Project Period: November 2017 – Present
Sector: Women Empowerment & Livelihoods

Project Overview

The project promotes community resilience, self-reliance, and economic empowerment of women.

Key Achievements

• Established Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs)
  
  

• Supported women cooperatives
  
  

• Provided business start-up kits
  
  

• Strengthened social cohesion within communities
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14. Disability Inclusion Program

Donor: ECSS Education and Training
Project Period: January 2019 – Present
Sector: Disability Inclusion

Project Overview

This project aims to create inclusive opportunities for persons with disabilities through community engagement and capacity building.

Message from the Executive Director

Welcome to the official website of Change Agency Organization (CAO).

For more than two decades, CAO has worked alongside communities in Western Equatoria State to strengthen human rights, promote peace, empower women and youth, and protect vulnerable children.

Our journey started as a youth movement dedicated to positive social change, and today we have grown into a nationally recognized organization committed to sustainable development and community empowerment.

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Through strong partnerships with international organizations, government institutions, and local communities, we continue to deliver programs that address the root causes of poverty, inequality, and conflict.

However, the needs of our communities remain significant. Many vulnerable families still face challenges related to protection, livelihoods, education, and social inclusion.

We therefore welcome collaboration with development partners, donors, humanitarian agencies, and private sector actors who share our vision of building a peaceful, inclusive, and resilient society.

Together, we can transform communities and create lasting impact.

Executive Director