Nyandu Spark Initiative (NSI) is a survivor-led, South Sudanese-rooted NGO founded by Athieng Riakbai Bil, a globally recognized Child Protection and Gender Specialist, Mental Health Advocate, and Community Builder. Her journey—from surviving war, displacement, and forced marriage to becoming a Chevening Scholar and global humanitarian professional—has inspired a movement that restores dignity, fosters healing, and transforms communities.

The name Nyandu, meaning “your daughter,” was bestowed by a village elder upon a cow gifted by Athieng to her mother. In Dinka tradition, it symbolizes legacy, protection, and empowerment. NSI channels this spirit into girl-led advocacy, trauma-informed recovery, inclusive education, civic leadership, youth innovation, and climate resilience.

In August 2025, NSI formally launched the Restoring Hope Initiative in partnership with Africa Initiative for Rural Development (AIRD), marking its emergence as a national force in survivor led programming. The initiative received strategic endorsements from the DDR Commission, Parliament of South Sudan, medical and education sectors, and over 160 participants, affirming NSI’s role in rehabilitating gang-involved youth, supporting survivors of GBV, and promoting civic engagement.