First Ever New Generation Peace Training in South SUDAN

A first ever peace education event for South Sudan New Generation took place on 22nd – 24th August 2019. The training brought together students and young professionals who are Interact and Rotaract Club members. Rotary Peace Fellow Patricia Shafer from the USA facilitated the 3-day workshop with support from members of the Rotary Clubs of Juba and Munuki.

“The training was insightful on ways to prompt dialogue about contentious issues of insecurity / security, community and home safety, gender violence, tribal / ethnic conflict, gaps in education, and the need for more young ambassadors for peace.” said Nelson Jacob Jada – President, Rotaract Club of the University of Juba.

46 students from three universities and three secondary schools completed the high-energy training and received certificates. Rotarians in Juba were immensely helpful in conducting the training. Planning and fundraising for the second phase of the New Generation Peace Builders Training is underway. The goal is to train a further 150 students and young professionals to implement action-based and impactful peace projects.

Samuel Karanja

Samuel Karanja, SK, is a Charter Member and the Charter President of Rotary Jabali, Kenya. Rotary Jabali, chartered in July 2022, is probably the youngest Rotary Club (in terms of average membership age) globally and has a membership of enthusiastic, diverse, and aspirational professionals and businesspeople. SK is an alumnus of the Rotaract Clubs of Nairobi Central and JKUAT. In 2019-20, SK served as the District Rotaract Representative (DRR) for Rotary International District 9212. Professionally, Samuel is an external audit and financial reporting professional. He is a CPA(K) and a CFA candidate.