Connecting Borders Podcast

On #ConnectingBorders, we are discussing Understanding Identity: Lessons from the Region with Yar Telar and Dave Boboto.  Due to the conflicts that South Sudan has been through (as part of Sudan and independently as well), many citizens were forced to move out of the country and seek refuge in other countries, in which many ended up moving to neighbouring countries and others were resettled abroad. An Independent South Sudan is here and many people are coming back; which comes with its different factors.  Within the region itself, we have young people who grew up in Kenya, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.  This has created a "social cold war" because of the different cultures, backgrounds and environments that people are coming with, which has ended up clashing finding the identity here. In this conversation, we are trying to understand identities and how we can take the lessons that we learned in these countries to build a strong and united South Sudan. 

Our Guests, Patrick Godi and Wani Michael speak to us about the Youth and Women Enterprise Funds. The Enterprise Funds have been outlined in the R-ARCSS as funds that will be allocated for Youth and Women to support Economic Development. We hear all about the fund: its constitution, creation, regulation and its benefits. Feel free to give us feedback on our social pages: @iampeacepro

On the episode today, we are discussing the State of IDPs in the country and understanding the floods in Jonglei State.  Our Guest is Duot Deng Ajang, an Activist, Law Student and Member of AnaTaban.  He tells us about the state of the IDPs in Jonglei as they are covered in floods and the lack of adequate response to the situation. 

Co-Hosts, Sweethurt Sambro Lupai and Nyadak Maya discuss fostering inter-cultural communication.

On the first episode of Connecting Borders, We interview members of the South Sudan Women Intellectual Forum.  SSWIF shapes the future of the South Sudanese Intellectual women by providing opportunities for development, fostering valuable connections, and facilitating member success through dialogue and career growth. Hear from Aisha Anihiri, Dr. Ann Lomole and Mrs. Rose Acindel from the South Sudan Women Intellectual Forum as interviewed by Nyadak Maya and Sweethurt Sambro Lupai.