Children’s Mission For Development Initiative
CMDI
Motto: Empowering Children and Transforming Communities.
CMDI is a child-focused, community-driven non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the rights, well-being, and holistic development of vulnerable children. We create sustainable change by empowering children, families, and communities through education, health care, child protection, and economic empowerment.
Profile Overview
Key details about CMDI’s registration, location, and operational footprint.
Type
Non-Profit, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)
Founded / Registered
Founded in 2022 • Officially registered in 2025
Registration
Reg. No: 5899,/NGO//2025 • Registered under the NGO Act of South Sudan
Location
HQ: Juba • Field Office: Fangak County
cmdi67768@gmail.com
Phone
+211 929 045 655
About Us
Child-focused support, led by communities.
CMDI was established in response to the growing challenges faced by children in under-served regions. Our programs aim to break the cycle of poverty and ensure that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing environment.
Geographical Focus
Fangak County today — expanding tomorrow.
CMDI primarily operates in Fangak County, Jonglei State, South Sudan, with plans to expand to other under-served counties of the Upper Nile Region.
We prioritize crisis-affected and underdeveloped areas where children face the highest risk of exclusion.
Vision, Mission & Direction
What we believe, what we do, and how we measure progress.
Vision
“A South Sudan where every child grows up healthy, educated, protected, and empowered—supported by resilient communities with access to peace, safe water, livelihoods, and essential services.”
Mission
To empower children and communities in South Sudan through education, improved nutrition, safe water and sanitation, and protection services—enabling every child to grow, learn, and thrive.
Strategic Goal
To strengthen community resilience and child development through integrated services that ensure access to quality education, essential health and nutrition, child protection, peace and conflict resolution, and timely humanitarian assistance.
Aim
To promote the holistic well-being and development of children and their communities in crisis-affected and underdeveloped areas—enabling them to survive, thrive, and become agents of peace and change.
Core Values
The principles guiding our work with children, families, and communities.
Objectives & Areas of Focus
Where we deliver services and how we build long-term resilience.
Objectives
Improve access to education
Address conflict, poverty, and social barriers while investing in infrastructure, teacher training, inclusive education, accelerated learning, and school meals.
Strengthen healthcare systems
Support routine immunization and continuous access to care by engaging families and communities to improve health equity in under-served areas.
Provide child protection services
Prevent and respond to violence against children, promote positive parenting, and ensure access to education, health, and psychosocial support.
Improve WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene)
Increase access to safe water and sanitation through boreholes, purification solutions, latrines, and hygiene promotion with strong monitoring.
Peace-building and reconciliation
Transform negative relationships, repair community structures, and strengthen belonging through inclusive dialogue and conflict resolution.
Youth & women empowerment
Deliver vocational training, life skills, microfinance and income-generating initiatives, mentorship, and leadership development.
Livelihoods
Skills training for youth and parents to strengthen household resilience and self-reliance.
Areas of Focus
- Education
- Child Protection
- WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene)
- Emergency Response & Resilience
- Advocacy and Community Engagement
CMDI is mobilizing resources to implement its flagship “Learning for Life” program in Fangak County and is seeking strategic partners to support planning and co-design of education and child protection.
Organization Structure
A lean structure designed for accountability, delivery, and learning.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEAL) OfficerView responsibilities
- Designs and implements M&E frameworks and tools
- Collects, analyzes, and reports project data
- Tracks performance indicators and outputs
- Leads learning and improvement processes
- Ensures accountability and feedback mechanisms
Education Program OfficerView responsibilities
- Leads education activities and supports schools
- Coordinates with Education Cluster and authorities
- Trains teachers and school management committees
- Distributes learning materials and supports curriculum
- Monitors enrollment, retention, and performance
Child Protection OfficerView responsibilities
- Leads child protection and safeguarding programming
- Handles case management and referral systems
- Trains staff and communities on child rights and safety
- Establishes and supports child protection committees
- Coordinates with the Child Protection Cluster
WASH OfficerView responsibilities
- Plans and implements WASH projects in schools and communities
- Leads hygiene promotion and sanitation campaigns
- Coordinates water infrastructure and repairs
- Trains community volunteers on hygiene and water use
- Monitors WASH indicators and reports progress
Logistics & Procurement OfficerView responsibilities
- Manages procurement of goods and services
- Coordinates logistics, transport, and warehousing
- Ensures asset tracking and inventory management
- Supports field delivery and supply chain needs
- Prepares procurement plans and vendor databases
Communications & Fundraising OfficerView responsibilities
- Leads organizational visibility and storytelling
- Prepares donor reports, newsletters, and media
- Maintains website and social media platforms
- Develops fundraising proposals and campaigns
- Builds relationships with donors and partners
Leadership
CMDI is led by professionals, local experts, and volunteers committed to dignity, protection, and inclusion. Click a profile to view role responsibilities.
Partnerships & Impact
Working together for lasting change.
CMDI collaborates with local communities, government agencies, international donors, and like-minded NGOs to maximize impact and ensure long-term change. Since its inception, CMDI has impacted over 500 children and families across South Sudan.
Major Achievement
Trained 100 community health workers on hygiene and sanitation.
Get Involved
Donate. Partner. Volunteer.
Whether through volunteering, partnerships, or donations, there are many ways you can support our mission. Join us in creating a better world for children.
Contact Person
Jal Bhap Biel — Founder & Executive Director
jalbhap@gmail.com
+211 929 045 655
Website: www.cmd-ss.org