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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9 Apr

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Thank you for being top fans on a streak, we appreciate your support.

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9 Apr

The media serves as a megaphone that ensures women's voices are heard, valued, and acted upon.

While many women are building communities, leading initiatives, and driving progress, their contributions are often not properly documented.

The media need to spotlight their work by

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8 Apr

A free press represents the voice of the people. Suppression disguised as censorship is not protection; it is oppression.

Blank pages, muted microphones, and the replacement of articles at printing places all erase the truth.

This is what censorship looks like, and we refuse to

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7 Apr

The media is like a classroom for the citizens, where they can learn about their rights. Without it, the Rights of citizens enshrined in the Constitution become just words.

Let’s promote Free Press, Right to Express ideas freely, and civic education through a free, independent,

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THE 23rd AMDISS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2026.

By Sam Pax / March 28, 2026

We gathered to reflect, celebrate, and plan ways to advance media and shape the future of free and vibrant media.

Discussions centered on pressing issues shaping the media sector in South Sudan, including: Challenges confronting media institutions, High registration and license renewal fees for media houses, and Consideration of new membership applications.

These conversations reflect our collective commitment to strengthening media development and safeguarding press freedom in South Sudan.

“Our strength comes from our unity and our continued commitment to advancing media freedoms and our vision.

We respect our organization’s Constitution, and that’s why we always organize AGMs to brief our Board on what we do and also get their views.”

Remarks from our Director, Ayaa Irene, at the 23rd Annual General Meeting 2026.

“My heartfelt thanks go to the entire AMDISS team for their dedication, passion, and professionalism. I see the extra hours, the creative problem-solving, and the way you support each other to overcome obstacles.

It is your hard work that drives our success and allows us to meet our goals. I am honored to lead such a fantastic team, and I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved together. Thank you for your continued commitment to excellence.”

Remarks from the Chairperson of our Board, Josephine Achiro Fortelo, during the 23rd Annual General Meeting.

“We want to thank AMDISS for the work they are doing in South Sudan.

As NCA, we have benefited in many ways. Some of our Staff who are currently working with us have been trained (MDI). I think we’re the first frontline beneficiaries of the work that AMDISS is doing in South Sudan.

The second thing I would like to say is that very few organizations have AGMs, and I think that is a measure of Accountability.

Having AGM really demonstrates that you are committed to ensuring that you are accountable to your stakeholders.”

Remarks from Michael Ouko, Deputy Country Director of Norwegian Church Aid (NCA), during the 23rd Annual General Meeting.

“The Media generally in South Sudan is in a critical juncture. We have situations, and as the Board of Directors, we have a responsibility to shape the policy on how we can be able to take AMDISS forward and also how we can be able to take the media forward in South Sudan.

I hope when we present the Report, we can be able to dive in and be able to provide inputs and suggestions on how we want to see the media going forward in the years to come.”

Remarks from Chris Marol, Deputy Chairperson of the Board of AMDISS, during the 23rd Annual General Meeting.

“You are here today to share your experiences among yourselves, strengthen cooperation, and look for solutions facing the media industry in South Sudan.

As media Houses, at the moment, you are at the frontline of serving society. Your role is to educate, entertain, and guide society.”

Remarks from Hon. Moyiga Nduru, Commissioner for Access to Information, during the 23rd Annual General Meeting.

Success Stories

“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.

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