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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15 Jun

Sometimes, what you need is not someone to push you, but for you to push yourself toward achieving your dreams.

By pushing yourself, you demonstrate that progress is possible. Don’t stop because you’re tired; stop when you’ve reached your goal.

Success isn’t built in a day;

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11 Jun

Juba, South Sudan - Today, Mr. Peter Kuol Kuch, the Station Manager of Voice of Reconciliation, paid a courtesy visit to AMDISS, where he met with our Director, Ms. Ayaa Irene Lokang.

During the meeting, Mr. Kuol noted that his visit was aimed at familiarizing himself with

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9 Jun

Juba, South Sudan - Today, AMDISS joined other stakeholders in a Workgroup meeting organized by Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) and hosted by the South Sudan Women Empowerment Network (SSWEN).

The meeting focused on setting annual priorities for JHR’s Actionable Plan Project,

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5 Jun

AMDISS Seals New Partnership with Farm Radio International

We are excited to announce the official commencement of our new collaboration with Farm Radio International (FRI).

This new partnership is dedicated to supporting three community radio stations in South Sudan in

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AMDISS DONATES RADIOS TO CATHOLIC RADIO NETWORK.

By Sam Pax / May 4, 2026

Last week, AMDISS donated radio sets to the Directors of the Catholic Radio Network Stations at the closing session of their Policy Workshop in Juba.

Juma Peter, our Advocacy and Communication Manager, presented the Radio sets on behalf of AMDISS to His Lordship Bishop Alex Lodiong of the Catholic Diocese of Yei, who also serves as Board Chairperson of the Catholic Radio Network of Sudan and South Sudan.

This gesture reflects our commitment to supporting members and ensuring that access to information remains a vital pillar in our communities.

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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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AMDISS DONATES RADIOS TO CATHOLIC RADIO NETWORK.

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