Our Background
Association for Media Development In South Sudan (AMDISS) was formed in 2003 before the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) of 2005. AMDISS was formed by South Sudanese journalists in the diaspora who are editors and owners of the leading media outlets for the then Southern Sudan, it started as a network through the internet/emails and it is a membership-based organization. There was no physical office at the time. Between 2004 and 2006, AMDISS held several consultative meetings with stakeholders. It met the leadership of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A) in Nairobi in 2004 and articulated its position that was well received by the leading South Sudan political leadership.
It then moved and signed declarations e.g the Rumbek declaration 2005 and the Khartoum declaration 2007 for its inception and mandate.
AMDISS moved to Juba and set up an office in 2007. It established a secretariat and hired full-time staff such as the Executive Director, MDI Principal, Media Development Officer, Communication and Advocacy, Research, Finance, and other support staff. AMDISS was registered as an NGO in 2009 by the then Ministry of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Development of Southern Sudan. Today the AMDISS office is headquartered at the Media Development Institute (MDI) in South Sudan’s capital city Juba, located 150m Kokora Road Off- UNDP junction opposite Aron International Hotel.
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SOUTH SUDAN LAUNCHES SAFETY GUIDE TO PROTECT JOURNALISTS
Juba, Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 – Today, the Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS) joined other media stakeholders at the Yam Hotel in Juba to launch the Journalists […]
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AMDISS mourns Africa Journalism Giant, Shaka Ssali
The Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS) expresses its heartfelt condolences over the passing of the renowned journalist and broadcaster, Shaka Ssali.Shaka Ssali, a renowned Ugandan journalist and […]
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AMDISS APPEALS FOR MEDIA SUPPORT AMID ESCALATING TENSIONS IN SOUTH SUDAN
Juba, Thursday, 27th March 2025 – The Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS) has called on media regulatory bodies in the country to engage with and support media […]
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Media Stakeholders Hold First Plenary Meeting for World Press Freedom Day Preparations
Juba, Wednesday, 19th March 2025 – This morning, the Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS), in collaboration with other media stakeholders, held the inaugural plenary meeting to kick-start […]
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South Sudan New Ambassador to Ethiopia Pledges Support for Journalists
The newly appointed South Sudan Ambassador to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has pledged to support South Sudanese journalists in covering significant events in Ethiopia.Lily Adhieu Martin Manyiel, who […]
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Member Benefits
When a media house subscribes to join AMDISS, it stands a chance to benefit from the following opportunities and privileges.
Latest News
SOUTH SUDAN LAUNCHES SAFETY GUIDE TO PROTECT JOURNALISTS
Juba, Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 – Today, the Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS) joined other media stakeholders at the Yam Hotel in Juba to launch the Journalists […]
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AMDISS mourns Africa Journalism Giant, Shaka Ssali
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AMDISS APPEALS FOR MEDIA SUPPORT AMID ESCALATING TENSIONS IN SOUTH SUDAN
Success Stories
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“I was running a kiosk for charging cell phones to support my studies at MDI,” Peter Gatkuoth. “I also performed very well during my internship. I am so proud and happy about this hard-won award. It encourages me to do more in the field to win more awards and make difference in society.”
Peter Gatkuoth is one of the six MDI Alumni who won the award for exceptional writing on the humanitarian situation in South Sudan.
He encouraged his colleagues to devote themselves to educating, informing, and entertaining their audience regardless of the challenges facing the media space in the country.Peter Gatkuoth, MDI AMDISS