About

Empowering Positive Women

Join Us in Promoting health and rights, meaningful to community and active participation of women and girls in South Sudan especially those living with and affected by HIV

About

The National Empowerment of Positive Women United (NEPWU) is a National Non-Governmental Organization, established in July 2013 by women and girls living with and affected by HIV from seven States of South Sudan. This was made possible with support from UN Women, UNAIDS and SSAC. From a humble beginning of 30 members to 1,592 NEPWU now has registered members in 10 states (Old) Western Bahr El Ghazal, Western Equatoria, Eastern Equatoria, Central Equatoria States, Northern Bahr El Gazaal, Lakes, Unity, Upper Nile, Jonglei and Warrap States.

NEPWU administrative structure includes; General Assembly, Board of Directors, the Secretariat and States and County offices located in Eastern Equatoria State (Torit and Magwi counties), Central Equatoria State (Juba, Kajokeji, Yei) Western Equatoria State (Maridi, Yambio, Nzara), Western Bahr El Ghazal (Wau) and Upper Nile State (Malakal

Mission

NEPWU exist to promote the health, rights, and meaningful and active participation of women and girls in South Sudan, especially those living with and /or affected by HIV.

Vision

A society where women are healthy, empowered and living in harmony.

Core Values!

We uphold the following core values in all our operations:

Accountability

To members, beneficiaries, partners and donors in an open and transparent manner.

Integrity

We are honest, trustworthy, truthful and open in our conduct and decision making and consistent in treating others fairly and equally, while avoiding actual and perceived conflict of interest.

Mutual Respect

Upholding human right and dignity. Working with and for beneficiaries regardless of cultural and religious differences.

Family Spirit

celebrating each other’s success and supporting each other along life’s disappointment

Innovation

Imagining ideas to foster creativity that challenges constrain and derives progress  

Voluntarism

We belief in every member’s potential to make a difference in our community through community leadership, and advocacy without any financial reward

What We Do

At Nepwu we conduct research, provide advisory services, and engage in advocacy to promote an inclusive financial system in Africa. Our activities include:

01

Advocacy & Coordination

NEPWU works to raise awareness on issues related to women living with and affected by HIV/AIDS, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure their rights and needs are prioritized.

02

Positive Health Dignity and Prevention

This program provides health services, including testing and treatment for HIV/AIDS, as well as prevention education to reduce new infections. It also works to promote dignity and reduce.

03

Empowerment

NEPWU seeks to empower women and girls through education, economic opportunities, and leadership training to help them overcome the social and economic barriers they face.

04

Human rights & Sexual Reproductive Health Rights

NEPWU works to promote and protect the human rights of women and girls, including their sexual and reproductive health rights, by advocating for policies that support gender equality and equity.

05

Nutrition

This program provides nutritional support to women and girls living with HIV/AIDS, who may face malnutrition and related health complications. Improve food security and access to nutritious food.

06

Wash and SGBV

NEPWU promotes access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities, and works to prevent and respond to sexual and gender-based violence, which is a major issue in South Sudan.

07

Peace Building and reconciliation

This program seeks to address the root causes of conflict in South Sudan and promote peace and reconciliation among communities affected by violence.

08

Partnership and Networking

NEPWU collaborates with local and international organizations to build networks and partnerships that support its mission and goals.

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