In this week's edition of Evening With, Nelson Kwaje hosts a special conversation with Nyajuok Tongyik, an accomplished author, community leader, and advocate, to discuss the role of the diaspora in developing South Sudan. Nyajuok is a mother of three, a retired US Army nurse, a successful entrepreneur, and a passionate women's rights advocate.
In 2020, she founded the I Am NyaTongyik Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing resources for South Sudanese families and youth, both in Africa and in the diaspora, helping them heal from childhood victimization. The foundation's initiative, ROSS Girls, focuses on empowering young women by fighting against oppression, abuse, and inequality, while encouraging survivors to speak up and share their stories to promote healing. Additionally, Nyajuok advocates for the right to education for girls in South Sudanese communities globally, and her foundation provides scholarships to South Sudanese students across East Africa.
In 2021, Nyajuok released her bestselling memoir, I Am My Mother's Wildest Dream, which has had a profound impact within the South Sudanese community. During her recent book tour across six East African countries, she campaigned against child and forced marriages, gender-based violence, and high dowry prices. Her advocacy influenced policymakers in South Sudan, leading to the Governors of Central Equatoria and Lake State enacting laws to combat child marriage.
Join Nelson Kwaje and Nyajuok Tongyik for an inspiring conversation on how the diaspora can contribute to the development of South Sudan and the importance of healing and empowerment for future generations.
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