Tri-State Conference Addresses Seasonal Cattle Movement and Peace Initiatives in Western Bahr El Ghazal
Western Bahr El Ghazal — A collaborative conference on seasonal cattle movement and peacebuilding, chaired by the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Regional Coordinator Stephen Robo and led by the State Ministry of Local Government and Enforcement across three states, alongside UNMISS, UN agencies, NGOs, and civil society organizations, concluded successfully this week in […]
Women Mediators Bridge Divides and Lead Peace Efforts in South Sudan
21 women mediators, through collective action, are driving dialogue, strengthening participation, and advancing the Women, Peace, and Security agenda. Juba, 11 December 2025-While Human Rights Day is commemorated on 10 December, UN Women put the spotlight on the 21 women mediators as essential participants in the peace process. Their participation in the peacebuilding process is fundamental to […]
SET FOR ACTION
Joint Stakeholders-Parties Signatories to R-ARCSS Dialogue 15th to 19th December, 2025 Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) jointly with South Sudan Women Mediators (SSWM) with support from United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) are rolling out the Joint Stakeholders-Parties Signatories to R-ARCSS Dialogue from 15th to 19th December, 2025. This is progressive step for embracing the long wait […]
CEPO-funded Transportation of South Sudan Blind Football
South Sudan’s Blind Football Team is making its international debut at the IBSA African Division Two Championship in Uganda, facing Uganda, Senegal, and Zimbabwe from October 25–30, 2025. The South Sudan Blind Football Team is proudly participating in the African Division Two Blind Football Championship, held in Uganda from October 25th to 30th, 2025. Competing […]
Soon for action: South Sudan Women Mediators
Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), through its Status of Women Initiative program, has launched a campaign titled Women Action for Peace and Dialogue (WAPD) in response to South Sudan’s ongoing political stalemate. This initiative comes at a critical time as the country struggles to transition from violence to peace under the framework of the […]
South Sudan’s Fragile Peace at Breaking Point, CEPO Warns
JUBA, South Sudan — October 15, 2025: South Sudan’s leading humanitarian and governance watchdog, the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), is sounding the alarm over South Sudan’s rapidly deteriorating political situation, warning that the nation stands on the brink of sliding back into deadly armed conflict.The warning follows the commencement of the trial of Dr. Riek […]
South Sudan to Host Eastern African Civil Society Network (ECONet)
The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) is proud to announce that South Sudan has been officially selected as the host country for the Eastern African Civil Society Network (ECONet). This landmark decision was made during the regional ECONet assembly held in Kampala, Uganda, on October 7, 2025. This marks a historic milestone for South […]
21Women Mediators Initiative
Juba (19 Sept 2025)-Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), in partnership with UN Women, will be implementing an initiative titled “Women Action for Peace Dialogue (WAPD)” from September to December 2025. This three-month program aims to foster inclusive dialogue and strengthen women’s roles in peacebuilding efforts across South Sudan. The initiative will officially launch on […]
Yakani to young people – Avoid gangs, protect your future
Edmund Yakani, the Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization(CEPO), says the growing gang groups in some parts of the country, including Juba, should beaddressed by both government and the community. He urges young people to spend their time on constructive activities instead of getting involved in gangsterism. “I want to take this opportunity […]
Three-day Civil-Military Dialogue to Rebuild Trust in Yei River County
Yei-The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) organized a three-day civil-military dialogue in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, in collaboration with the RSRTF coalition and local government authorities. The event brought together 100 key stakeholders—including community leaders, civil society representatives, local government officials, and military commanders—from all areas (Yei Town, Lasu, Otugu, and Tore) and […]