Our Mandate


ACCO is mandated to coordinate and deliver integrated humanitarian, peacebuilding, evangelism support, and development interventions across conflict-affected states in South Sudan, in alignment with the Five Marks of Mission:

MarkDescriptionACCO’s Implementation
1st MarkTo proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of HeavenACCO promotes and supports Church-led evangelism, rather than conducting evangelism independently
2nd MarkTo teach, baptize, and nurture new believersACCO equips local churches to carry out teaching, baptism, and discipleship as their primary calling
3rd MarkTo respond to human need during natural and man-made calamitiesACCO delivers integrated humanitarian care and emergency relief
4th MarkTo transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and pursue peace and reconciliationACCO facilitates peacebuilding and reconciliation within churches and communities
5th MarkTo safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain the life of the earthACCO integrates environmental stewardship and climate resilience into all programs

ACCO is further mandated to advocate for the rights, dignity, and inclusion of orphans, persons with disabilities, women, and other marginalized groups. ACCO operates under the Safeguarding Policies of the Anglican Communion and the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) framework, maintaining zero tolerance for any form of abuse, exploitation, harassment, or neglect.