Regional Chapters
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U.S. State Chapters– Represent Sudanese diaspora in different states, with elected coordinators.
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East Africa Field Offices– Based in Kakuma, Kalobeyei, and future Sudan regional hubs.
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Regional Coordinators (Sudan & Neighboring Countries)– Connect programs to affected communities.
This structure ensures:
Inclusive Representations
Diaspora National Chapter
Diaspora National Chapter – Country-Based in USA
Diaspora representation strengthens advocacy, fundraising, leadership development, and global engagement.
Composition:
Chapter Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
Secretary
Treasurer
Program / Advocacy Lead
Youth & Women Representatives
Role:
- Mobilize diaspora support for Sudan Hope Project
- Lead fundraising initiatives
- Support advocacy and awareness campaigns
- Organize events, conferences, and community meetings
- Serve as ambassadors of Sudan Hope Project
Reporting Line:
Report to the Executive Director / Diaspora Engagement Office
Diaspora Advisory Council
Diaspora Advisory Council
Composition:
- Senior diaspora leaders
- Professionals (law, policy, finance, health, education)
- Faith leaders
- Advocacy experts
Role:
- Provide strategic advice on advocacy and global engagement
- Support policy influence and coalition building
- Advise on resource mobilization and partnerships
- Mentor emerging diaspora leaders
Status: Advisory, non-voting
- Thematic Diaspora Networks
- Aligned with specialized focus areas:
- Diaspora Advocacy Network
- Faith & Church Partnership Network
- Professional & Academic Network
- Youth & Student Network
- Women in Diaspora Network
Purpose: To leverage skills, expertise, and influence for field impact.
South Sudan Regional Coordination Chapter
South Sudan Regional Coordination Chapter
South Sudan Regional Coordinator acts as the senior representative of Sudan Hope Project at the regional level to provide strategic and operational leadership for SHP across designated countries or geographic regions. He/she serve as the primary management link between headquarters and field operations, translating organizational strategy into coordinated regional action while adapting programs to local contexts and security realities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate all field programs within the region
- Supervise Field Coordinators and Program Officers
- Liaise with local authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, and partners
- Ensure compliance with national laws and humanitarian standards
- Oversee security, safeguarding, and risk management
- Submit regional reports to the Secretariat / Executive Director
Structure
- Camp / Field Settlement Coordinators
- Regional program focal points for each service pillar
- Protection and safeguarding focal persons
- Monitoring, reporting, and logistics support staff
Regional Coordinator report to the Executive Director or Programs Director and work closely with local authorities, humanitarian actors, faith leaders, and community structures to ensure cohesive, community-led, and impact-driven operations across all locations in their region.
Kenya Regional Coordination Chapter
Kenya Regional Coordination Chapter
Kenya Regional Coordinator acts as the senior representative of Sudan Hope Project at the regional level to provide strategic and operational leadership for SHP across designated countries or geographic regions. He/she serve as the primary management link between headquarters and field operations, translating organizational strategy into coordinated regional action while adapting programs to local contexts and security realities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate all field programs within the region
- Supervise Field Coordinators and Program Officers
- Liaise with local authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, and partners
- Ensure compliance with national laws and humanitarian standards
- Oversee security, safeguarding, and risk management
- Submit regional reports to the Secretariat / Executive Director
Structure
- Camp / Field Settlement Coordinators
- Regional program focal points for each service pillar
- Protection and safeguarding focal persons
- Monitoring, reporting, and logistics support staff
Regional Coordinator report to the Executive Director or Programs Director and work closely with local authorities, humanitarian actors, faith leaders, and community structures to ensure cohesive, community-led, and impact-driven operations across all locations in their region.
Uganda Regional Coordination Chapter
Uganda Regional Coordination Chapter
Uganda Regional Coordinator acts as the senior representative of Sudan Hope Project at the regional level to provide strategic and operational leadership for SHP across designated countries or geographic regions. He/she serve as the primary management link between headquarters and field operations, translating organizational strategy into coordinated regional action while adapting programs to local contexts and security realities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate all field programs within the region
- Supervise Field Coordinators and Program Officers
- Liaise with local authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, and partners
- Ensure compliance with national laws and humanitarian standards
- Oversee security, safeguarding, and risk management
- Submit regional reports to the Secretariat / Executive Director
Structure
- Camp / Field Settlement Coordinators
- Regional program focal points for each service pillar
- Protection and safeguarding focal persons
- Monitoring, reporting, and logistics support staff
Regional Coordinator report to the Executive Director or Programs Director and work closely with local authorities, humanitarian actors, faith leaders, and community structures to ensure cohesive, community-led, and impact-driven operations across all locations in their region.
Egypt Regional Coordination Chapter
Egypt Regional Coordination Chapter
Egypt Regional Coordinator acts as the senior representative of Sudan Hope Project at the regional level to provide strategic and operational leadership for SHP across designated countries or geographic regions. He/she serve as the primary management link between headquarters and field operations, translating organizational strategy into coordinated regional action while adapting programs to local contexts and security realities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate all field programs within the region
- Supervise Field Coordinators and Program Officers
- Liaise with local authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, and partners
- Ensure compliance with national laws and humanitarian standards
- Oversee security, safeguarding, and risk management
- Submit regional reports to the Secretariat / Executive Director
Structure
- Camp / Field Settlement Coordinators
- Regional program focal points for each service pillar
- Protection and safeguarding focal persons
- Monitoring, reporting, and logistics support staff
Regional Coordinator report to the Executive Director or Programs Director and work closely with local authorities, humanitarian actors, faith leaders, and community structures to ensure cohesive, community-led, and impact-driven operations across all locations in their region.
Kakuma / Kalobeyei Camp – Kenya Field Settlement Representation
Kakuma / Kalobeyei Camp – Kenya Field Settlement Representation
The Kakuma / Kalobeyei Camp – Kenya Field Settlement Coordinator serves as the primary on-the-ground leadership of Sudan Hope Project within refugee camps, IDP settlements, and returnee locations. He/she is responsible for coordinating daily operations, supervising program implementation, ensuring community engagement, and maintaining accountability across all service pillars.
He/she acts as the link between headquarters, regional leadership, community structures, local authorities, and humanitarian partners, ensuring that programs are delivered safely, effectively, and in line with organizational policies and humanitarian principles.
Structure
Each Camp / Field Settlement Coordinator is supported by:
- Program focal points aligned with the five pillars
- Community mobilizers and volunteers
- Protection and safeguarding focal persons
- Monitoring & reporting assistants
He/she report to the Regional Coordinator or Programs Director and work closely with community leaders, faith leaders, women’s and youth committees to ensure community-led, conflict-sensitive, and sustainable service delivery.
Coordinator : Mr. …………..
Rhino Camp – Uganda Field Settlement Representation
Rhino Camp – Uganda Field Settlement Representation
The Rhino Camp – Uganda Field Settlement Coordinator serves as the primary on-the-ground leadership of Sudan Hope Project within refugee camps, IDP settlements, and returnee locations. He/she is responsible for coordinating daily operations, supervising program implementation, ensuring community engagement, and maintaining accountability across all service pillars.
He/she acts as the link between headquarters, regional leadership, community structures, local authorities, and humanitarian partners, ensuring that programs are delivered safely, effectively, and in line with organizational policies and humanitarian principles.
Structure
Each Camp / Field Settlement Coordinator is supported by:
- Program focal points aligned with the five pillars
- Community mobilizers and volunteers
- Protection and safeguarding focal persons
- Monitoring & reporting assistants
He/she report to the Regional Coordinator or Programs Director and work closely with community leaders, faith leaders, women’s and youth committees to ensure community-led, conflict-sensitive, and sustainable service delivery.
Coordinator : Mr. …………..
Cairo Urban Settlement – Egypt Field Representation
Cairo Settlement – Egypt Field Representation
The Cairo Settlement – Egypt Field Settlement Coordinator serves as the primary on-the-ground leadership of Sudan Hope Project within refugee camps, IDP settlements, and returnee locations. He/she is responsible for coordinating daily operations, supervising program implementation, ensuring community engagement, and maintaining accountability across all service pillars.
He/she acts as the link between headquarters, regional leadership, community structures, local authorities, and humanitarian partners, ensuring that programs are delivered safely, effectively, and in line with organizational policies and humanitarian principles.
Structure
Each Camp / Field Settlement Coordinator is supported by:
- Program focal points aligned with the five pillars
- Community mobilizers and volunteers
- Protection and safeguarding focal persons
- Monitoring & reporting assistants
He/she report to the Regional Coordinator or Programs Director and work closely with community leaders, faith leaders, women’s and youth committees to ensure community-led, conflict-sensitive, and sustainable service delivery.
Coordinator : Mr. …………..
Yida/Ajwang Camp – South Sudan Field Settlement Representation
Yida/Ajwang Camp – South Sudan Field Settlement Representation
The Yida/Ajwang Camp – South Sudan Field Settlement Coordinator serves as the primary on-the-ground leadership of Sudan Hope Project within refugee camps, IDP settlements, and returnee locations. He/she is responsible for coordinating daily operations, supervising program implementation, ensuring community engagement, and maintaining accountability across all service pillars.
He/she acts as the link between headquarters, regional leadership, community structures, local authorities, and humanitarian partners, ensuring that programs are delivered safely, effectively, and in line with organizational policies and humanitarian principles.
Structure
Each Camp / Field Settlement Coordinator is supported by:
- Program focal points aligned with the five pillars
- Community mobilizers and volunteers
- Protection and safeguarding focal persons
- Monitoring & reporting assistants
He/she report to the Regional Coordinator or Programs Director and work closely with community leaders, faith leaders, women’s and youth committees to ensure community-led, conflict-sensitive, and sustainable service delivery.
Coordinator : Mr. …………..
Community-Based Leadership Representation
Community-Based Leadership Representation
Composition:
- Community elders
- Faith leaders (pastors, church elders)
- Women representatives
- Youth representatives
Role:
- Advise on community needs and priorities
- Promote local ownership and accountability
- Support conflict resolution and community mobilization
Program-Specific Community Committees
- Aligned with the five pillars:
- Church & Faith Committees
- Education Committees
- Health & WASH Committees
- Advocacy & Protection Committees
- Livelihood & Women’s Groups
Purpose: To ensure community participation and sustainability.
Internally Displaced / Returnees in Nuba Mountains – Sudan Field Representation
Internally Displaced / Returnees in Nuba Mountains – Sudan Field
To establish a credible, safe, community-trusted field presence capable of delivering life-saving assistance, protection, and early recovery support to IDPs and returnees in conflict-affected and post-conflict areas of the Nuba Mountains.
- LEGAL, POLICY & AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS
- Humanitarian Access & Authorization
- Written authorization from local civil authorities / community administrations. Community acceptance agreements with: Traditional leaders, Local councils, and Faith leaders.
- Compliance with international humanitarian principles: Humanity, Neutrality, Impartiality, and Independence
- Organizational Legitimacy
- Official mandate letter from Sudan Hope Project HQ
- Board approval for Sudan field operations
- Field Code of Conduct & Safeguarding Policies
- Security & Risk Management Policy
II FIELD REPRESENTATION STRUCTURE
3.Field Representation Team (Minimum Core Team)
a) Field Representative / Area Coordinator
- Experienced in conflict and humanitarian contexts
- Trusted by local communities
- Strong coordination and negotiation skills
- Reports directly to Executive Director / Emergency Desk
b) Program Officers (Multi-Sectoral)
- Emergency response (food, shelter, NFI)
- Health & psychosocial support
- Education-in-emergencies
- Livelihood recovery
c) Protection & Human Rights Officer
- Documentation of violations
- Survivor-centered protection referrals
- Child protection & GBV awareness
d) Community Mobilizers (Local)
- Selected from local communities
- Fluent in local languages
- Trained in humanitarian principles
Linkage Between Regional and Diaspora
Linkage Between Regional and Diaspora
Coordination Mechanisms
- Quarterly coordination meetings (virtual)
- Shared reporting and communication platforms
- Joint advocacy campaigns
- Diaspora visits and missions to field locations
- Annual Global Assembly
Accountability & Governance Alignment
Accountability & Governance Alignment
All Regional and Diaspora Representatives operate under:
- Sudan Hope Project Constitution & Bylaws
- Code of Conduct
- Safeguarding & Protection Policies
No regional or diaspora unit has independent legal authority unless formally registered and approved by the Executive Board.