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Multimedia Journalist & Communications Specialist in #SouthSudan /Entrepreneur/ Youth Influencer. Local Guide & Wanderluster #siapaitravels🇸🇸 Digital-savvy Communications and specialist with experience in planning, developing, and implementing strategic communications, branding, public information, and media-related programs and plans to drive organizational and program visibility and support advocacy efforts. Creative Manager who develops and executes multi-media campaigns that deliver key messaging, and produces newsletters, blogs, articles, media stories, and publications. Expertly liaises with multiple stakeholders and manages project logistics with competing deadlines. Fluent in English, Kiswahili, and Arabic, and proficient in MS Office Suite. Core Competencies: Communication & Branding Strategy – Information Management – Public Relations – Media Relations. Capacity Building/ Training – Knowledge Management – Communication Products Development – Social Media Management – Events Management – Stakeholder Engagement – Advocacy – Staff Management – Reporting
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Local South Sudanese Bank Encourages Women's Inclusion
A luncheon in Juba, organized by Kush Bank, focused on financial inclusion for women entrepreneurs in South Sudan. The event highlighted the low percentage of South Sudanese with bank accounts and discussed ways to improve this. O'Grady from Kush Bank emphasized the moral obligation to support financial inclusion, which is crucial for the next generation. The Bank of South Sudan reported that only 8% of the population owns a bank account. Amer Manyok Deng from the South Sudan Women's Bloc pointed out the importance of financial inclusion for women in business, particularly in the fish market. Kush Bank plans to expand its services to remote areas, including Malut in the oil-rich region, to support workers and the agricultural revolution by providing access to capital. The World Bank has also contributed with a $70 million grant to enhance social and economic opportunities for South Sudanese women.
SSudan Vice President Urges Women's Political Participation
The article discusses the emphasis on the importance of women's unions in South Sudan for influencing government legislation and safeguarding women's interests. Machar, who oversees the governance cluster, highlighted the need for a women's union to effectively lobby for laws such as the women enterprise development fund. Roda Athanasio and Rebecca Nyadeng De Mabior, both leaders in their respective fields, stressed the importance of women's empowerment and the implementation of conference resolutions. The article also touches on the challenges faced by women in South Sudan, including economic crises and environmental hazards, and the critical timing of the conference in light of the postponed general election until 2025.
SSudan Family Humbled by Child’s Kindness to Pope Francis
The article tells the story of a young South Sudanese boy named Eco Awad Roman who was photographed giving Pope Francis 100 South Sudanese pounds during his visit. The boy's mother, Mary, who is deaf due to meningitis, struggles to provide for her six children by doing casual jobs, as her husband does not support the family. Despite the hardships, Eco's gesture of kindness has become a symbol of hope and has been widely praised on social media. Eco, whose name reflects South Sudan's economic struggles, dreams of becoming a priest. His father is Muslim, while his mother and grandmother are Catholics. The story highlights the family's daily challenges and the community's reaction to Eco's act.
Pope Francis' South Sudanese Translator Finds Local Fame
The article discusses the role of Loboka, the regional superior of the Apostles of Jesus in South Sudan and Sudan, who served as a translator for Pope Francis during his visit to South Sudan. Loboka, who is multilingual, expressed his initial hesitation but ultimately felt privileged to assist the Pope. He is fluent in English, Italian, classic Arabic, and French, and has a background in interreligious dialogue with a focus on Islam. Loboka's language skills stem from his diverse upbringing and his pastoral training. He also teaches Latin at St. Paul Major Seminary in Juba and encourages South Sudanese to learn new languages for better job opportunities. The article also mentions Loboka's encounter with the late Pope Benedict XVI during his time in Rome.
SSudan Students Grow Their Own Food
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Swedish International Cooperation Agency have provided agricultural tools and seeds to students at Torit One and Torit West Primary School in South Sudan. This initiative has allowed students to grow their own food, which has been beneficial for families, especially those facing financial difficulties. Parents, such as Sadiq Juma, have expressed relief as their children can contribute to the household by bringing home produce. Students, including Sarah Mam and David Oliwa, have requested more seeds and shared their experiences in the agricultural clubs. Teachers like Santonino Ujwouk have noted the positive impact of the project on both the school and the community.
U.S. and Norway Ambassadors Highlight Human Rights in South Sudan
During an event in Juba commemorating Human Rights Day, U.S. Ambassador Michael J. Adler and Norway Ambassador Linken Nymann Berryman expressed their countries' commitment to human rights in South Sudan. Adler emphasized that the U.S. has supported South Sudan's human rights from before its independence and continues to do so. He expressed concern over reports of human rights violations and impunity in South Sudan. Berryman also highlighted Norway's support for human rights and the threats faced by activists in the country. Beny Gideon Mabor of the South Sudan Human Rights Commission and Joseph Malek Arop, South Sudan’s Deputy Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, spoke about the country's commitment to human rights. Civil society activists, including Opio Moses Kurusk, urged the South Sudanese government to take action against human rights violations. The theme for this year's Human Rights Day was 'Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All.'
South Sudanese Children Receive Free Heart Surgery in Israel
The article discusses the humanitarian efforts of IsraAID and Save a Child’s Heart, two nonprofits that have collaborated to provide life-saving surgeries for South Sudanese children with congenital heart conditions. Pediatric cardiologists diagnosed the children during a visit to South Sudan in 2019. Despite delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, four children and their caregivers were flown to Israel for treatment. One child with a severe condition was sent to India. IsraAID's involvement extends beyond medical aid, as they also plan to implement water, sanitation, and hygiene projects in South Sudan. Additionally, the organization offers support for gender-based violence survivors, including emergency support, counseling, and livelihood training.
South Sudan Entrepreneur Week Saluted Success
Matata Safi, a South Sudanese entrepreneur and manager of Hagana Agro Processing Company, shared his journey from a refugee to a successful business owner at an event hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Juba. Safi emphasized the importance of community trust in running his honey processing business, which he started in 2006 after returning from a refugee camp in Uganda. The event also highlighted fellowship programs offered by the U.S. Embassy for South Sudanese interested in business. Additionally, the Food and Agriculture Organization, the World Bank, the Netherlands ambassador to South Sudan, and the national ministry of fisheries and livestock were involved in handing over a fish market to Terekaka county authorities and introducing new fish preservation technology to a local women's group, Wate Na Kita. The resilience of South Sudanese entrepreneurs and the need for peace and stability for entrepreneurship to thrive were also discussed.
Child Marriage Persists in South Sudan: Minister
In a meeting in Juba, South Sudan, Minister Aya Benjamin Warille discussed the progress of a national action plan to end child marriages. She highlighted the low percentage of girls completing primary education and the high rates of child marriage and teenage pregnancies in the country. The Norwegian Ambassador to South Sudan, Linken Berryman, and a UNFPA representative, Kidane Abraha, also addressed the issue, with Berryman emphasizing the violation of human rights and the impact on literacy and poverty. Abraha noted positive developments, such as new laws banning child marriage in Lakes State and other legislative efforts. Paramount Chief Michael Piol Ngor spoke about the cultural changes post-war that have affected community practices regarding child marriage.
Juba Mayor Encourages Traders to Report Corrupt Officials
Mayor Michael Lado Ali-Jabu of Juba addressed traders at an event organized by the Juba City Chamber of Commerce, condemning the payment of illegal fees to City Council officials, which he views as a form of endorsement of corruption. He encouraged traders to report such incidents directly to his office and emphasized the importance of their contributions to the city's revenue, which is used for maintaining cleanliness and safety. Ali-Jabu highlighted his efforts to reduce tariffs and eliminate the 'mayor's fee.' Traders expressed mixed reactions, with some skeptical about the effectiveness of the new measures and others welcoming the initiative to tackle corruption. The mayor also suggested that traders use their smartphones to document any corrupt transactions and promised to prosecute officials caught engaging in such acts.
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