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Communication That Moves People.

Strategic communications, creative media and stories that connect, inspire and drive impact.

Proven Experience. Trusted by Partners.

14+

Years Experience

200+

Assignments Delivered Across South Sudan

20+

Organisations and Brands Supported

10+

Projects Delivered Across 5+ Countries Globally

Selected Work

Stories, campaigns and creative communications we've produced for organisations creating change.

Stories

  • A young woman with dark skin and wet clothes balances a plastic water container on her head while standing outdoors in a dry area. A woman in a floral dress is visible in the background near a water pump.

    South Sudan: Addressing the Climate Crisis (Solidarites International)

  • A woman breastfeeding a young child outdoors with green foliage in the background.

    Ministry of Health, UNICEF and partners celebrate World Breastfeeding Week and call for breastfeeding support for all by closing the gaps in South Sudan.

  • A woman and a boy feed goats in a rural village with a thatched-roof hut, palm trees, and a partly cloudy sky in the background.

    Cash-for-work empowers communities in South Sudan and bolsters sustainable sanitation and hygiene practices (World Vision)

  • Group of people walking outdoors on dry land under a partly cloudy sky, carrying bundles wrapped in white cloth.

    International Women's Day 2024

    Seven ways to make health programmes gender intentional

Why Organisations Choose Ruthilla

14+ years. 200+ assignments. 20+ organisations. One purpose: making your work matter to the people who need to see it.

We bring together deep humanitarian and development experience, strategic communication, creative storytelling and field production expertise to help organisations communicate work that matters.

We understand that your work is more than a project to document. It is an investment, a programme, a community and a story of change. Our role is to translate that work into powerful communication that people can see, understand, connect with and act on.

From complex field programmes to global campaigns, we combine local knowledge, professional production and responsible storytelling to create content that does more than look good—it communicates your impact.

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Our Core Services

Through Ruthilla Digital and RD Media Africa, we deliver both communication and storytelling solutions and professional media production—ensuring your message is not only well-crafted, but effectively captured and delivered.

Our Clients

World Vision logo with orange arc and white star
LM International logo with purple and orange elements.
Save the Children logo with red figure and text
Action Against Hunger logo with green leaf and blue water droplet symbol.
World Relief logo with blue abstract cross design
Konrad Adenauer Stiftung logo with stylized "A" and text.
Logo of Solidarités International featuring a red circular symbol with hands and the text "solidarités international."
Logo of the Embassy of Ireland featuring a green harp and text."
Logo with a stylized plant illustration and the text "welt hunger hilfe" on a green background, accompanied by the tagline "For a world without hunger."
DT Global logo with stylized sunburst graphic.
Logo of Malaria Consortium with the text 'disease control, better health' on a teal background.
Logo with the word 'INTEGRITY' next to a blue and white triangular loop design.
UNICEF logo in blue with globe, child, and adult figures.
JICA logo with blue and red design elements, featuring text 'Japan International Cooperation Agency.'
World Health Organization logo with emblem and text.
USAID logo with text 'From the American People' and emblem featuring clasped hands and stars and stripes shield.
Logo of South Sudan Education Cluster with an open book icon and colorful lines underneath."}
German Cooperation logo with red, yellow, and black colors and "Deutsche Zusammenarbeit" text.
Strømme Foundation logo with globe and heart design
Green circular logo with the word "SPACE" and the phrase "Building Resilient Communities" underneath.

What Our Clients Say

We work closely with humanitarian and development organisations to solve real communication challenges in complex environments. Here’s what our partners say about working with RUTHILLA Digital:

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    Storytelling That Strengthened Humanitarian Impact

    “Mr. Joel brought a thoughtful and impactful approach to visual storytelling. His work went beyond capturing images—he translated complex humanitarian and development efforts into clear, compelling stories that strengthened communication and supported UNICEF’s work in South Sudan.”

    - James Maiden, Former Chief of Communications, UNICEF. South Sudan

    ★★★★★

  • A woman with long dark curly hair standing indoors, wearing a black and red sweater and a red scarf, in front of a plain wall with a mirror and a couch.

    Documenting Crisis with Accuracy, Dignity, and Respect

    “Joel [RUTHILLA] accurately documented the South Sudan flood crisis, capturing both the scale of the emergency and the human realities on the ground. Beyond his professionalism, the quality of his work was outstanding.

    Colleagues at Solidarités International South Sudan recognised his ability to work with sensitivity and respect, ensuring that communities affected by severe hardship were represented with dignity.”

    — Giulia Bertoluzzi, Field Communication Officer, Solidarités International

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    Incredible Storytelling That Strengthens Communication

    “RUTHILLA demonstrated strong familiarity with their filming equipment—including sound and lighting—which they used effectively to highlight key areas. Their artistic strengths in directing, writing, and sound design further strengthened the storytelling, resulting in high-quality content that clearly communicates impact.

    This work contributed to stronger communication of the USAID Afia WASH project, supporting how results were presented to stakeholders and enhancing the project’s visibility and engagement.”

    — Dennis D. Mwanza, PhD., Former Chief of Party, USAID Afia WASH Project

    ★★★★★

  • Black and white portrait of a young man with dark hair, wearing a light-colored shirt, smiling softly.

    They regularly kept the team up to date on their progress.

    “Bebe of “RUTHILLA Digital” worked with Save the Children in South Sudan and the Global Education Cluster.

    Bebe carefully took on board feedback in several rounds of reviews so that the video could be refined and adapted into a finished product that is being used extensively externally for promotional purposes by Save the Children and the Education Cluster”.

    Ben Munson | Localisation Specialist Global Education Cluster.

  • A woman with short, natural black hair, dark skin, and a small nose piercing, wearing a black and white houndstooth patterned top, looking directly at the camera against a white background.

    Dependable and reliable partner

    ”We have found them dependable partners during this period as they deliver efficiently on contracted services with minimal supervision.”
    - Scovia Charles, Communications Coordinator, World Vision

    ★★★★★

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    Simply the best and easy to get along with.

    “They are wonderful team players. Optimistic, engaging and easy to get along with, they fostered many positive relationships within our organization and our partners..”

    - Lobson Kajawua, Action Against Hunger

    ★★★★★

  • Close-up of a woman with short black hair, wearing a colorful yellow, black, and white patterned dress and a beaded necklace, outdoors with a wooden fence and tree in the background.

    Bebe was an asset to CCC

    During the development of CCC new site till now. They worked very hard with the organization under, my supervision to advocated and fundraise for resource to develop the new site. They are very organized, knowledgeable, responsible, and diligent.

    We achieved so much of what we have today and steer the organization out of the many past challenges to looking forward to a better future”

    Helen Murshali Boro, Confident Children out of Conflict (CCC), Juba, Executive Director

  • Young woman with glasses and long dark hair smiling, wearing a white T-shirt with a green and white logo on it, standing in front of a green and white logo on a yellow wall.

    Working with you all has been a breeze and a joy!

    “The technical expertise, availability, patience and professionalism of Bebe Joel and Sheila Ponnie, ready to go above and beyond to chase footage and stories”

    - Sofia Minetto, Communications and Advocacy, Welthungerhilfe South Sudan

    ★★★★★

The Impact We Help You Achieve 🚀

Our clients receive more than content—they gain communication tools that directly support their programs, partnerships, and long-term impact.

Clear, Visual Evidence of Program Impact

We produce credible, field-based visual documentation that shows not just what was done, but what changed. This helps organisations clearly demonstrate results to donors, partners, and internal teams.

Strong Materials for Donor Reporting and Proposals

Our content is designed to align with donor expectations—combining visuals, narratives, and context that strengthen reports, proposals, and funding applications.

Compelling Stories for Advocacy and Communication

We transform complex program work into stories that are easy to understand, emotionally engaging, and strategically aligned—helping organisations communicate their mission more effectively across campaigns, presentations, and digital platforms.

Increased Trust from Stakeholders and Partners

Through ethical storytelling, accurate representation, and high-quality production, we help organisations build credibility and trust with donors, partners, and the communities they serve.

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HOW WE WORK.

We guarantee a smooth and appealing media production process with our collaborative approach.

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Have a story that needs to be told?

Let's turn your work into communication that moves people.

Whether you’re planning a campaign, documenting programme impact, producing a film or looking for a creative communications partner, we’re ready to help bring your story to life with clarity, purpose and impact.