Food Security and Livelihood
TITI Foundation is actively advancing sustainable development in South Sudan through two key areas: Value Chain Addition and Mechanized Agriculture, and Women-Led Climate Resilience. The foundation has strengthened honey, crop, and shea nut value chains by promoting mechanized agronomic practices through large-scale demonstration farms that enhance productivity and food security. Simultaneously, it empowers women and girls to lead community-based climate adaptation initiatives, recognizing their critical role in addressing the impacts of climate change. Through these efforts, the foundation promotes local innovation, clean energy solutions, natural resource management, and climate justice while advancing women’s rights and leadership in building resilient, sustainable communities.
Value Chain Addition and Mechanized Agriculture
TITI Foundation has made significant strides in enhancing agricultural productivity and promoting sustainable livelihoods across South Sudan. The foundation focuses on strengthening key value chains, particularly in honey production, crop cultivation, and shea nut processing. By improving these value chains, TITI Foundation supports farmers and producer groups to increase product quality, add market value, and improve income generation.
To promote modern and efficient farming methods, the foundation has established large-scale demonstration farms that serve as learning and training centers for local farmers. Through the adoption of mechanized agriculture, the foundation facilitates improved agronomic practices, enabling farmers to move from traditional, labor-intensive methods to technology-driven production systems. This approach not only enhances productivity but also contributes to food security, economic empowerment, and the overall resilience of farming communities in South Sudan.
Women-Led Climate Resilience
Climate change poses a growing threat to public health and the stability of health systems within the communities where TITI Foundation operates. Increasingly frequent and severe extreme weather events disrupt access to essential services, including sexual and reproductive health care, and intensify the social and economic inequalities that disproportionately affect women and girls. Recognizing that women and girls are often at the forefront of overcoming such challenges, TITI Foundation believes that their knowledge, resilience, and leadership are essential in addressing the global climate crisis.
Through its Women-Led Climate Resilience Program, TITI Foundation empowers women and girls to take active leadership roles in designing and implementing sustainable, rights-based solutions to climate change. The foundation promotes local innovation and fosters partnerships across sectors to strengthen community-driven adaptation initiatives. Women are supported to contribute their insights in accelerating climate adaptation, advancing clean energy innovations, managing natural resources sustainably, promoting climate justice, and protecting reproductive rights. By centering women’s leadership and expertise, TITI Foundation builds stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities while contributing to a more sustainable planet.
TITI Foundation equips women and girls with the skills, opportunities, and confidence to build stronger, more resilient families, communities, and societies.
Sustainable Fishing Practices and Ecosystem Conservation
Equipment Support for Improved Livelihoods
To further enhance productivity and improve household incomes, TITI Foundation provided targeted support in the form of fishing gear and equipment. The following items were distributed to the local fishing group:
- 1 shared canoe to expand water access and group-based fishing operations
- 129 small fishing hooks and 129 large hooks for diversified catch options
- 135 size-five fishing nets and 135 size-six fishing nets, enabling effective capture of various fish species
The project delivered comprehensive training to local fishermen across Jonglei and Central Equatoria states, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and ecological responsibility.
Key areas of focus included:
- Adoption of non-destructive fishing gear to minimize harm to aquatic ecosystems
- Respecting seasonal fishing closures and designated fishing zones
- Use of proper post-harvest handling and fish preservation techniques to maintain quality and reduce spoilage
- Value addition in the fish processing chain
By equipping fishing communities with knowledge and tools to preserve their natural environment, the project promotes long-term resource sustainability and intergenerational benefit.
This equipment package has strengthened the operational capacity of fisherfolk, improved daily yields, and reduced dependency on unsustainable methods.
