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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AMDISS is a media advocacy & training organization committed to promote professional journalism & advocating for a vibrant, free and independent media.

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17 Jul

Every post, every update, every interaction strengthens your brand’s digital footprint.

Think of online visibility as your brand’s spotlight; use it to shine bright. Online visibility is your shield.

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16 Jul

Strengthening Collaboration for Better Health Information in South Sudan.

Yesterday, AMDISS was honored to participate in the Trust Project Advisory Committee Meeting, chaired by the Ministry of Health.

The meeting brought together Trust Project Partners in South Sudan,

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16 Jul

AMDISS Director Re-elected to the IFEX Council!

We are excited to announce that our Director, Ayaa Irene Lokang, has been re-elected to the IFEX Council! The results were officially confirmed today, July 16, during the reconvening of the 2026 IFEX Annual Meeting.

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15 Jul

#Day1 of our media outreach training in Bor, Jonglei State, on election reporting has concluded for the day. Let's continue this engagement tomorrow.

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AMDISS HOSTS A TWO-DAYS WOMEN IN NEWS WIN-IFRA LEADERSHIP HUB III.

By Sam Pax / October 21, 2025

On Tuesday we wrapped up an incredible sessions under Women in News – WAN-IFRA – South Sudan Chapter with our 2025 Alums to be, during our last Leadership Hub III we had variety of topics that reflects the reality in our newsrooms.

Trainer Lasuba Memo: Newsroom Leadership

Effective newsroom leadership guides staff to align with the organization’s mission. Leadership (vision, ethics) differs from management (efficiency, processes).

A strategic newsroom integrates every story and process with the company’s mission, plans for crises, adopts technology, and diversifies content.

Challenges include poor leadership appointments, top-down interference, resource shortages, and communication gaps. Solutions involve leading from any position, prioritizing sustainable growth, embracing diversity, and driving individual development.

Trainer Irene Ayaa led two sessions

Part 1: The Power of Your Personal Brand

It was emphasized that our personal brand is our most valuable asset. Key points included:

You are a Brand:

Your name, reputation, and unique skills form your personal brand, requiring careful management.

The “Leadership Hub Three”

Success is built on Courage & Authenticity, Commitment & Diligence, and Owning Your Value.

Actionable Advice:

Participants were encouraged to identify and develop distinct skills, ensure unique contributions are recognized, and consistently maintain professional reputation through reliability and integrity.

Part 2: Navigating Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Irene created a safe space to discuss sexual harassment in the media industry, defining it as unwanted, humiliating, or hostile sexual behavior determined by the recipient’s experience, often stemming from power abuse.

Underreporting is common due to fear and power imbalances. Solutions include collective action, clear policies, external reporting, and legal action.

The session empowered participants to proactively build professional identity and combat sexual harassment for a safer workplace.

Sheila Ponnie, 2025 Alums Mentor

Sheila led a peer mentoring session aimed at empowering women in media to forge a strong support network by drawing upon shared experiences.

The session began by including our collective journey in a single word, followed by guided small-group discussions on current challenges and valuable lessons learned.

There was also a collective reflection and a firm commitment to maintaining these connections, underscoring that significant personal and professional growth often stems from the collective wisdom and encouragement of our peers.

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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.

MDI Alumni Peter Gatkuotth,

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