History
Action for Health Initiative-South Sudan (AHI) is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit organization based in Juba and registered with the South Sudanese government. AHI strives to improve both the quality and accessibility of healthcare for all South Sudanese through advocacy, education and training. AHI was founded in 2012 by a dedicated group of people working in health facilities and communities across the country. This diverse group of health professionals was united by a shared commitment to improve the health of disadvantaged communities within and outside of the healthcare system. Today, AHI brings together a team with vast experience in public health, and community development to bridge the gap between communities and the healthcare system. AHI believes that health outcomes can be improved through parallel development of the community and the health profession’s capacity to support prevention, care and treatment of disease and illness. AHI supports community and health systems strengthening and works to empower individuals with tools and knowledge to advance the health of their communities, so that all South Sudanese may lead healthy lives, free from preventable disease and premature mortality.
Vision: A society in which everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the highest attainable standard of health and well-being, regardless of social, cultural, economic or any other status.
Mission: To empower individuals, communities, and institutions to improve community health and development in South Sudan. Using a rights-based approach, AHI builds sustainable alliances to advocate for and support, inclusive, health-friendly policies and services for everyone regardless of social, cultural, economic, or any other status.
Our Values
- Equality: AHI promotes and advocates the human rights of all persons using a rights-based approach
- Accountability: AHI is accountable to the communities it serves, its donors, and other stakeholders for resources that come into its possession.
- Partnership: AHI believes in building nurturing partnerships for efficient, effective, and collaborative service to South Sudanese communities.
- Transparency: AHI’s primary responsibility is to the target beneficiaries of its interventions; the organization operates in an open manner, with all stakeholder voices respected.
- Sustainability: AHI believes that communities and partners should be left stronger and more resourceful after their interventions are complete.
- Equity: AHI strives to ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to achieve its full-length potential regardless of any consideration.