OUR PROGRAM
DEMOCRACY & GOVERNANCE
Democracy entails a political community in which there is some form of political equality among the people”. Precisely stated, democracy is the rule by the people. Of all the definitions of democracy perhaps the best and most popular definition is the following: It is called “the government of the people, by the people and for the people”. “Governance is the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented (or not implemented)". According to the World Bank, good governance entails sound public sector management (efficiency, effectiveness and economy accountability).
CONFLICT & PEACE
The main aim of this strategic priority area is to contribute to harmonious and peaceful coexistence amongst communities and people or groups in South Sudan. Peace-building combined with conflict transformation is a holistic and multifaceted process that embraces conflict as a potentially constructive force. As such, it aims to reduce violence and protect and promote social justice, positive social relations and sustainable peace. Hope Institute under this pillar focus on: Peace Building, Conflict Mitigation, Conflict Management and Conflict Transformation and Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism.
RESEARCH & ADVOCACY
Research that is carried out by the Hope Institute has the intention of providing evidence and arguments that can be used to support a particular cause or position. Advocacy Research is commonly carried out by pressure groups, lobby groups and interest groups (such as trade unions) and, occasionally, by political parties, journalists and academics and civil society in the social and economic development context. The aims of advocacy are to create or change policies, laws, regulations, distribution of resources or other decisions that affect people’s lives and to ensure that such decisions lead to implementation.
EQUITY & EQUALITY
Social equality is a state of affairs in which all people within a specific society or isolated group have the same status in certain respects, including civil rights, freedom of speech, property rights and equal access to social goods and services. Thus, men and women are not enjoying equal opportunity with respect to the political representation in this society. This aspect of equality of social opportunity is important for a social ideal because it expresses part of the moral value of equality. At this point we do well to contrast equality of opportunity with equality of outcome.
Women & Youth Empowerment
Youth empowerment programs are aimed at creating healthier and higher qualities of life for underprivileged or at-risk youth. Empowering girls is the key to economic growth, political stability and social transformation. When a girl is educated, there's so much she can achieve a good job, higher income, healthier children. Our mission is improving the quality of life of young people through Positive Youth Development in a safe and supportive environment, encouraging youth to become active and productive
Environmental Effects & Society
The oil industry in South Sudan has left a landscape pocked with hundreds of open waste pits, the water and soil contaminated with toxic chemicals and heavy metals including mercury, manganese, and arsenic. This beg the question of research on environmental effects and society in South Sudan’s Oil field in order to address problems arises from the same. Hope Institute aims to profile these incidences and occurrences; conduct researches that inform the decision makers on how to employ SOPs based on international best practice.
SOCIAL SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT
Social services are a range of public services intended to provide support and assistance towards particular groups, which commonly include the disadvantaged. The provision of social services by governments is linked to the belief of universal human rights, democratic principles, as well as religious and cultural values. HI focuses on restoring normalcy through key community services/activities, such as child care, elder care, foster care, mental health services, literacy, life skills development, jobs and enhance efforts to increase accessibility and reach vulnerable populations.
CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Hope Institute believes that training and development are essential elements in a successful professional career. It is one’s skills, ability, expertise and enthusiasm which will make their organizations a leader amongst professional firms. We see training as an integrated programme which combines theory and practical experience with personal and professional development. The organization’s training programmes are designed to satisfy both one’s personal development needs and the business objectives their organizations.