South Sudan’s Connectors held a community engagement event this weekend as they continue to build their movement for a compassionate Sudan.
Meeting against the backdrop of an ongoing civil war in neighbouring Sudan, the Connectors joined forces with government officials, religious leaders, and teachers to galvanize action from the community of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State.
Under the guidance of National Coordinator James Akoon Akot the attendees began to formulate their own vision for a compassionate South Sudan. They discussed projects including supporting people experiencing homelessness, creating a welcoming space for refugees of the civil war, and encouraging daily acts of compassion such as speaking to strangers and people who are isolated.
It is hoped that by bringing together more communities for joint action, Compassion Connectors South Sudan can provide a buffer against some of the fallout of the ongoing civil war in Sudan which has seen millions of refugees flee into their country, energy supplies disrupted, and food and water depleted.
Sudan’s Civil War has raged since April 2023 when two factions of the military began hostilities. So far an estimated 15,000 people have died and over 10 million made homeless as a result of the fighting.
One attendee at the launch said:
“I plan to continue practicing compassion and to make it a regular part of my life by setting aside time each week to engage in acts of kindness and to reflect on the impact it has on myself and others.”