Established in 2003, the Upper Nile Youth Development Association (UNYDA) is a national non-governmental organization dedicated to empowering young people, women, and vulnerable communities, aiming to foster sustainable improvements in their quality of life. Registered with the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) under registration number 313, UNYDA operates within Upper Nile State, South Sudan. The organization actively engages in a diverse range of developmental projects, positively impacting tens of thousands of South Sudanese. These efforts notably reach individuals in conflict-affected areas, including Protection of Civilians (POC) sites, and host communities across counties such as Malakal, Baliet, Fashoda, Akoka, Panyikang, Melut, and Renk.