Mission
To unite and equip young people from Duk County in Juba through skills, dialogue, and community service by strengthening accountable leadership, practical opportunities, and peacebuilding in South Sudan.
About Us
Duk County Youth Association (DCYA) brings together young people from Duk County to learn, lead, and serve. We focus on skills, dialogue, and collective action so youth can shape a fairer, more peaceful future. We achieve this through education support, civic engagement, or grassroots projects that respond to real local needs.
Based in Juba, South Sudan, we are volunteer-led and community-rooted. Our programs aim to strengthen unity across backgrounds, amplify youth voices in decision-making, and build practical pathways to employment and leadership. We welcome members, partners, and allies who share our commitment to empowerment, integrity, and service.
Mission & Vision
Our mission is what we do every day; our vision is the future we work toward with members, partners, and communities in Juba.
Vision
A generation of youth who lead with integrity, learn from one another, and safer, and more hopeful communities in Juba and across South Sudan.
Our core values
These principles guide how DCYA works together, serves the public, and grows as a youth-led association in Juba. Open one value at a time to read more.
We welcome young people from every background in Duk County and Juba, building trust across differences so that no voice is left out of our common work.
That means equal outreach, and programs designed so women, men, and youth with different life experiences can contribute equally to decisions and activities.
We act with honesty in how we handle resources, decisions, and leadership to earn the confidence of our members and the communities we serve.
Leaders report openly on finances and commitments, welcome questions, and correct mistakes; members are encouraged to raise concerns safely and expect a fair response.
Our efforts are directed outward: volunteering, listening, and responding to real needs rather than attention seeking.
From neighbourhood activities and support in community functions, we measure success by whether communities are genuinely better off.
We invest in skills, mentorship, and opportunities so young people can lead projects, articulate themselves well, and shape their own futures.
Training, and paired mentorship help members move from participation to running events, representing the association, and advocating credibly in public spaces.
We resolve disagreements through conversation and non-violence. We promote reconciliation and cooperation in families and neighborhoods.
We prioritize mediation and social norms that discourage violence, working alongside religious and community leaders to resolve complaints before they escalate into conflict.
We stay curious, share knowledge, learn from peers and elders, and adapt our programs as challenges and opportunities change.
After activities we reflect on what worked, document lessons and adjust based on feedback from members and partners.