South Sudan and The World
"South Sudan and the World" is a podcast that focuses on discussing the positive impact that South Sudanese individuals are making globally, and how people from around the world contribute to the betterment of South Sudan. We will feature interviews with guests from both within and outside of South Sudan, who will share their unique experiences of how they are making a difference in their respective areas and in South Sudan.
Episodes
12 episodes since 2023
Hon. Paul Cabiet: The Role of Youth in South Sudan Politics | Ep. 012
ABOUT THE GUEST:Hon. Paul Cabiet Ayang is a young politician who is the Minister of Information and Communications for the Lakes State Government. He was a United Nations Youth Delegate representing South Sudan at the 2023 United Nat...
March 14, 2024
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Episode 12
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55:54
Patrick Oyet: The Role of Media in South Sudan Elections | Ep. 011
ABOUT THE GUEST:Patrick Oyet is the Chairperson of the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS). He is an experienced journalist based in South Sudan and advocates for free speech and the rights of journalists in South Sudan. He w...
March 06, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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50:49
Nelson Kwaje: Technology in South Sudan | Ep. 010
Nelson Kwaje is a technology and social entrepreneur, Team Leader at Scenius Hub, Chairman of the Board of Defyhate Now, and CEO of Alela Technologies. He was named one of the 100 most influential young Africans in 2020. Nelson disc...
February 29, 2024
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Episode 10
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39:02
Nyajuok Tongyik: Overcoming Trauma and Healing | Ep. 009
Nyajuok Tongyik is a retired Army Nurse, author, community organizer, and advocate for women's rights, girl child education, family planning, GBV, and preventable maternal deaths. She is the Founder of the I Am NyaTongyik Foundation, which prov...
February 22, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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39:48
Adhieu Majok: Early Adulthood: Managing Career, Marriage, and Parenthood | Ep. 008
Adhieu Majok is a feminist activist pursuing her second master's degree in public health at the University of Manchester (UK). She has been actively involved in various youth and peace activities in South Sudan, particularly grassroots peace in...
February 15, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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40:03
Akol Miyen Kuol: Author of Sudan: Understanding the Oil Rich Region of Abyei | Ep. 007
Akol Miyen Kuol is a journalist, author, and poet from South Sudan. He is famous for using his poetry to promote peace in his country. He has worked as a Sudan and South Sudan analyst for the BBC. Akol launched the Save the Last Train campaign ...
February 08, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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48:53
Sarah Chan: Manager for Africa Scouting for Toronto Raptors (NBA) | Ep. 006
Meet Sarah Chan, the Manager of Africa Scouting for the NBA's Toronto Raptors. Sarah is a former professional basketball player who attended Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, on a basketball scholarship. After college, she played professi...
February 04, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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41:33
Ajak Deng Chiengkou: Promoting African Culture in Diaspora | Ep. 005
Ajak Deng Chiengkou is a journalist and writer with a background in information technology and media. He is the former Executive Producer of SBS Dinka, a popular Dinka news show on the Special Broadcasting Services (SBS) in Australia, and the H...
January 27, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:14:52
Atem Dau Majok: Founder of South Sudan Entrepreneurs Association | Ep. 004
Atem Dau Majok Ajak is the Founder of the Come Let's Read Initiative, the Founder of the Association of South Sudanese Entrepreneurs, a Host at South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation, and a translator, gospel artist, and entrepreneur.
January 12, 2024
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Episode 4
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1:10:20
Jacob Idra: Founder and Executive Director of ROSS Leaders | Ep. 003
Jacob Idra is the Founder and Executive Director of ROSS Leaders. ROSS Leaders is an organization building the capacity of South Sudan youth in the United States through sports and youth empowerment. Jacob discussed how he works to...
December 13, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:49:02
Joseph Dudi Miabok: From Refugee to Harvard Graduate | Ep. 002
Joseph Dudi Miabok fled the war in South Sudan to the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya. After struggling to complete primary school, he began to excel in secondary school. He was granted admission into Harvard University and graduated with a Bachel...
December 07, 2023
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Episode 2
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1:21:37
Elijah Jock: How The Diaspora Can Build Generational Wealth | Ep. 001
On this episode of South Sudan and the World, we spoke with Elijah Jock, a nurse turned entrepreneur. He was born in South Sudan and immigrated to the United States with his grandmother when he was 12.He grew up in Des Moines, Iowa, and...
November 28, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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