I CAN SOUTH SUDAN

I CAN Children

Yes we can!

WHO WE ARE

Helping Communities Thrive Together

Founded in 2017, I CAN South Sudan (ICSS) is a Refugee-Led, multi-sectoral NGO committed to advancing wellbeing of displaced persons with especific focus on vulnerable children and women. We are advancing a durable solutions for displaced populations across East Africa and beyond. Originating in the West Nile Region of Northern Uganda, ICSS has progressively formalized its operations through multi-country registration:

Uganda: ICSS was registered with the Yumbe District NGO Monitoring Committee (DNMC) in 2019 (Reg. No. RMG/000387), and with the National NGO Board in 2025 as a Regional NGO (Reg. No. REGR173756667NB) ICSS is thus positioned to scale its interventions across all displacement-affected locations.

South Sudan: ICSS recognized as a National NGO since 2019 (Reg. No. 2269), anchoring its legitimacy within its country of origin.

Norway: ICSS registered in 2024 (Reg. No. 932383926) to facilitate strategic resource mobilization and diaspora engagement.

Our Vision

A better everyday life for a displaced child.

A society where children claim and exercise their rights and responsibilities, and influence decisions that affect their lives.

Our Mission

To work towards advancing the well-being, protection, survival, and development of displaced persons, especially vulnerable children and women

Our values

Excellence in Performance
Partnership
Teamwork
Integrity
Open Communications
Fear of God
Diversity

Our Goal

Improved living conditions for vulnerable children in Bidibidi settlement with a return and restart perspective in South Sudan.

In 1990, Uganda ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). In 2009, South Sudan signed into law, the Child Act. This means that both Uganda and South Sudan have an obligation to ensure that all children, regardless of tribe, race, religion, gender, or refugee status, benefit from special protection measures and assistance; have access to services such as education and healthcare; can develop their personalities, abilities and talents to the fullest potential; and are informed about, and participate in, achieving their rights in an accessible and active manner.

Our Projects

Child Protection

I CAN South Sudan (ICSS) implements community-based Child Protection programs aimed at promoting the safety, well-being, and development of refugee and host community children across its areas of operation.

Mental health and Physco-social Support

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) program is dedicated to restoring hope, dignity, and emotional well-being among refugees and host communities affected by displacement and trauma.

Livelihood Support for Single Mothers

We train single mothers in Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy, Digital Financial Literacy and give them startup capital to start small scale businesses.

Education

I CAN South Sudan provide retention activities to school to enable a conducive environment for all pupils and reduce on school drop out.

Voices of Hope

Music is at the heart of I CAN South Sudan’s message of unity, peace, and resilience. It goes beyond rhythm and melody, it is a voice for those who have endured displacement, conflict, and loss. Through songs written and performed by refugees and host communities, ICSS brings people together to share their journeys, celebrate their strength, and inspire one another. Each song carries the dreams and emotions of children, women, and families who believe in a brighter tomorrow. These melodies speak of courage, belonging, and the hope for a peaceful world where every child can thrive.