About Us

Women-founded, youth-led and rooted in community responsibility.

About RNF

Riel Nyiir Foundation is women founded, led by young people and non-profit. It is a non-governmental organization registered with the Relief and Rehabilitation Committee in 2025 under registration number 5877.

The foundation was created to empower young people, especially girls, in health and well-being, education and leadership, and culture.

Vision

A nurtured girl for a natural society.

Mission

To support the growth and development of adolescent girls and boys into responsible adulthood in a society that is accommodative of their full potential.

Rosanna Awutcok, Founder and Executive Director

Message from the Founder and Executive Director

Riel Nyiir Foundation was born from a deep commitment to nurture girls, boys and young women so they can grow with dignity, confidence and opportunity.

As a women-founded and youth-led organization, we believe that lasting change begins when young people are supported, listened to and trusted to lead in their own communities.

Rosanna Awutcok
Founder and Executive Director

Organization Structure

RNF is governed by a Board of Directors/Trustees and led by the Executive Director, with program, finance, logistics, communications, field coordination and human resource functions supporting community delivery.