Lim Nguen Foundation (LNF) is a National Non-Governmental Organization founded in 2019 and legally registered with the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) under Chapter III, Section 10 of the NGOs Act 2016, Registration No. 4585. LNF was founded and is led by young South Sudanese with lived experiences of displacement. We work alongside displaced, vulnerable and marginalized communities affected by conflict, climate change, poverty and limited access to essential services through locally led humanitarian, development and resilience-building solutions.
We work with refugees, internally displaced persons, women, young people and vulnerable host communities affected by conflict, displacement, climate change, poverty and limited access to essential services. Our work spans humanitarian response, education, health and WASH, protection and GBV, food security and agriculture, livelihoods, climate resilience, digital inclusion and innovation, peacebuilding, and youth leadership and civic engagement.
Our Mission & VisionTo empower refugees, IDPs, women, youth, and vulnerable communities through humanitarian assistance, climate resilience, education, livelihoods, protection, innovation, and community-led development.
A resilient, peaceful, and inclusive society where displaced and vulnerable people have equal access to opportunities and a dignified life.
Assess – Field teams monitor community needs and vulnerabilities.
Partner – Collaborate with clusters, government, and local actors.
Empower – Locally led solutions that strengthen community resilience.
Sustain – Build long-term capacity and ownership.
Nine interconnected thematic areas driving holistic community development.
Rapid, life-saving assistance to communities affected by conflict, floods, and other emergencies.
Ensuring access to clean water, sanitation facilities, and hygiene promotion to prevent disease.
Preventing and responding to GBV, promoting child protection, and ensuring safe spaces for vulnerable groups.
Providing safe learning spaces, teacher training, and educational materials for children affected by crisis.
Improving agricultural production, promoting nutrition, and building resilience against food insecurity.
Empowering youth and women with vocational skills, business training, and market linkages.
Supporting communities to adapt to climate shocks through environmental conservation and resilient practices.
Engaging youth in decision-making, advocacy, and community development initiatives.
Bridging the digital divide through ICT access, digital literacy, and innovative solutions for development.
Operating across five states of South Sudan, reaching conflict-affected and underserved communities.
Juba, Yei River, Morobo, Kajo-Keji
Akobo, Uror, Nyirol, Ayod, Fangak, Bor
Nasir, Ulang, Malakal, Renk
Rubkona, Leer, Mayiandit, Panyijiar, Mayom, Abiemnhom
Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Aweil East, Aweil West, Aweil South
Numbers that reflect our commitment to building stronger communities.
Deep-rooted relationships and trust with local communities, enabling effective and culturally sensitive programming.
We champion locally-led action, ensuring solutions are community-driven and sustainable.
Founded and led by young South Sudanese with lived experience of displacement, bringing unique perspectives.
Ability to operate in remote and challenging locations across South Sudan.
Efficient use of resources with strong accountability frameworks, ensuring maximum impact per dollar.
Stories, milestones and field updates from our work across South Sudan.
MilestoneLim Nguen Foundation has officially been assigned the NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE) Code STUV3 by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) — an important step in strengthening our institutional readiness for international partnerships.
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AwarenessToday we join the global humanitarian community in honouring the national staff, volunteers, community leaders and frontline responders who serve communities affected by conflict, displacement and climate shocks — often under extremely difficult conditions.
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Field UpdateOur field team visited Nyajiar Primary School in Uror County, where learning continues under extremely poor conditions. Pupils and teachers show remarkable resilience — a reminder of why strengthening Education in Emergencies matters.
Read Full StoryMilestones, field reports and voices from the communities we serve — all in one place. Visit our newsroom for the full picture.
Yearly summaries of LNF's activities, achievements, and financial performance.
Field observation assessments and school condition reports from Uror County.
Official positions on Education in Emergencies, localization, and community resilience.
Organizational policies, governance documents, and operational frameworks.
Browse and download our annual reports, policies, assessments, and public statements.
We are committed to transparency, ethical conduct, and community-centered accountability.
LNF is governed by an experienced Board providing strategic oversight and ensuring alignment with our mission and values.
We maintain robust internal policies including PSEA (Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse), child safeguarding, and anti-fraud measures.
We actively seek and respond to community feedback to improve our programs and ensure accountability to those we serve.
All our interventions are designed to be conflict-sensitive and promote gender equality and social inclusion.
Your support can change lives. Join us in restoring hope and building resilient communities across South Sudan.
Join our team and help deliver education, resilience, and hope to vulnerable communities.
Support our programs with funds, learning materials, or essential school supplies.
Collaborate with us to advance Education in Emergencies and locally led humanitarian action.
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Tambura Road, Opposite Ethiopian Church, Juba, Central Equatoria State, South Sudan
Whether you want to partner, donate, volunteer, or simply learn more about our work — reach out and our team will respond promptly.
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