About Us

Who We Are

Youth in Action Organization (YAO) was born from a vision to empower the young generation and address the complex challenges facing communities across Sudan. Officially registered in 2018 with the Sudanese Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC), we are a youth-led and community-driven NGO committed to advancing peace, development, and justice.

Our Vision

Youth in Action Organization (YAO) was born from a vision to empower the young generation and address the complex challenges facing communities across Sudan. Officially registered in 2018 with the Sudanese Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC), we are a youth-led and community-driven NGO committed to advancing peace, development, and justice.

Our Mission

To support and strengthen vulnerable communities — especially youth, women, and displaced people — through effective humanitarian interventions, capacity building, and sustainable development programs that promote dignity, equity, and resilience

Our Core Values
  • Transparency and Accountability

  • Community Participation

  • Equity and Inclusion

  • Youth Leadership

  • Peace and Human Rights

  • Environmental Responsibility

  • Good Governance

Legal Recognition & Presence
  • Registered with HAC in Sudan.

  • Recognized as a Refugee-Led Organization in Uganda.

  • Member of several humanitarian clusters and coordination bodies.

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