The rapid evolution of social media platforms has fundamentally transformed the way people interact, communicate and share information. Non-Government Organizations have increasingly recognized the potential of social media as a powerful tool to awareness, mobile support, and enhance their overall performance. This abstract provides a comprehensive review of the impact of social media on the performance of NGOs, highlighting both the benefits and challenges they face in utilizing these platforms. The impact of social media on the performance of NGOs can be examined from multiple dimensions. Firstly, social media has revolutionized the reach and visibility of NGOs, allowing them to transcend geographical boundaries and engage with a global audience. Platforms such as Facebook Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn enable NGOs to disseminate information, share success stories, and mobile support of their causes in cost-effective manner. Secondly, social media has transformed the nature of stakeholder engagement and activism. NGOs can leverage social media platforms to foster dialogue, facilitate two-way communication, and build communities around shared interests. The interactive engagement enables NGOs to solicit feedback, collaborate with sponsors or supporters and harness the collective power of crowdsourcing of fundraising, volunteer recruitment and project implementation. However, along with the benefits, NGOs also face challenges associated with social media utilization. Privacy concerns, online harassment, information overload, and maintaining authenticity amidst the noise are some of the key challenges that NGOs need to navigate effectively. Moreover, the digital divide and unequal access to technology present barriers for NGOs operating in resource-constrained regions. There should be a strategic approach that integrates social media into the overall organizational strategy, focusing on fostering meaningful engagement and building trust. There should be the need for capacity building within NGOs to equip staff with digital skills, cultivate ethical social media practices and effectively manage potential risks and challenges. The impact of social media to the performance of NGOs is multifaceted, offering unprecedented opportunities for outreach, engagement and advocacy. By leveraging social media platforms strategically, NGOs can imply their impact, broaden their support base and contribute to positive social change in an increasingly interconnected world

The relationship between poverty and its implications for youth ministry is a significant concern in developing regions. Manikakara Payam, in South Sudan, represents one such locale grappling with these challenges. Literature Review: Notable works like Putnam's "Bowling Alone" (2000) underscore how religious and community institutions often struggle with funding constraints, affecting their sustainability and impact. Parallel observations in World Bank (2019) reports and UNICEF (2018) studies spotlight economic impediments, particularly poverty, as deterrents to active youth participation in community and religious endeavors. Research Methodology: A quantitative survey method was employed, targeting both youth participants and community members in Manikakara Payam to gather insights about the impacts of poverty on youth ministry. Results: The research indicated a pronounced sentiment linking funding with the vitality of youth ministry, with 84% of respondents echoing this sentiment. Additionally, 81% saw poverty as a significant impediment to youth's active engagement in ministry. Moreover, a sizeable 69% highlighted families' increased financial dependence on the youth, sidelining their other engagements. Recommendations: Future interventions in Manikakara Payam should prioritize securing sustainable funding avenues for youth ministries. Initiatives that address economic challenges, especially focusing on youth empowerment and education, could also prove pivotal. Further, community awareness programs can help in bridging the perceived gaps in church initiatives and their visibility. Conclusion: Youth ministry in Manikakara Payam is significantly influenced by poverty and funding constraints. Addressing these challenges necessitates a holistic approach that combines community engagement, sustainable funding, and socio-economic upliftment initiatives. Keywords: Youth Ministry, Poverty, Funding, Community Engagement, Manikakara Payam, South Sudan.

The purpose of the study was to examine the community perceptions towards people with disabilities. The study was guided by specific objectives which included; finding out the different forms of physical disabilities at Kampala school for physically handicapped Mengo, identifying forms of community perception towards PWDs and assessing the initiatives that are put in place to change the community perception towards people with disabilities. The study considered qualitative approach which helped to gather an in-depth understanding of community perception, human behavior towards people with disabilities and the reasons that govern such behavior. Data was collected using interview guides indicating qualitative data which helped in making reliable conclusions that were generalized to the entire population. From the study, it was revealed that PWDs were fairly treated giving the fact that there are special schools for PWDs and people treat them well. In this study the findings showed that some PWDs are discriminated and examples of discrimination are related to examples given of UN fair treatment (people call them names, insult them or ignore them). The findings also showed that PWDs are less likely to get a job due to the negative perception in society towards them. The findings showed that in many cases PWDs who applied for jobs never heard anything again from the employer after the interview. The research study was descriptive in that it was able to describe physical disabilities at Kampala school for physically handicapped Mengo. Other methods such as qualitative approach was used to get the data directly from the respondents themselves by hearing and conversing with the respondents and analyze their views pertaining to the research study. Another thing that was used was, quantitative approach which allow the researcher to gather accurate and authentic information on the community perceptions towards persons with disabilities in Mengo Kampala district. The study concluded that negative perception and practices against PWDs are so common in communities whereby they see the disabled as a curse and non- performers and therefore there is need for the community to be sensitized and trained to use special strategies to facilitate and promote the overall development of PWDs.