The people behind YAAP
A team of 10 young South Sudanese, overseen by a five-member board.
How we're governed
YAAP is governed by a board responsible for overseeing all strategic operations and policy development. The board meets quarterly to review strategic direction, policies, annual work plans and budgets. The chair is elected for a three-year term.
Chair
Secretary & Executive Director
Treasurer
Gender Representative
Board Member
Board of directors
- DG
Deng Garang Akol
Chair
Community development practitioner with fifteen years of experience in Northern Bahr el Ghazal. Chairs the board and leads its strategy work.
- AM
Achol Malual Deng
Secretary & Executive Director
Co-founded YAAP in 2017. Leads day-to-day operations, partnerships and reporting to the board.
- GR
Garang Ring Lual
Treasurer
Accountant by training. Oversees budgets, financial controls and the annual audit.
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Nyandeng Akuei Wol
Gender Representative
Women's rights advocate who makes sure gender and protection run through every programme.
- MK
Majok Kuol Anei
Board Member
Secondary school teacher and youth mentor in Aweil Town.
Staff
- AW
Abuk Wek Madut
Programme Manager
Coordinates the WASH, education and food security programmes across all three locations.
- LA
Lual Akot Bol
Finance & Admin Officer
Handles payments, procurement and donor financial reports.
- AM
Ajak Mabior Chol
WASH Officer
Leads borehole repair, water point committees and hygiene promotion.
- AD
Akon Deng Atem
Education Officer
Supports learning spaces and the girls' school retention programme.
- BM
Bol Madit Kiir
Field Coordinator, Twic & Jamjang
Manages field teams and community engagement in Warrap and Ruweng.
Want to work with us?
We're always looking for committed young volunteers.