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nity Campaign
Rev. Michael Ayuen and James Akuot are the most qualified people to run for South Bor Community top leadership position. Ayuen is a former South Sudan civil war veteran, a community health worker in Kakuma Refugee camp, a church pastor, a leader of South Sudanese community in his town, and a social worker at the World Relief. Rev Ayuen has proven experience and skills necessary to move our community forward. Our community needs leaders to heal and bring us together to prosper as immigrants in this country. Rev. Ayuen and Warden Akuot Mabiei are tested leaders that our community needs at these critical times.
We can proudly say that Bor people are the most hardworking people, very competitive, and business minded people in South Sudan. We are also politically active community and our patriotism has never been questioned. The whole of South Sudan look upon us for directions and guidance. We as a community never settled for the less. Our community progress cannot and will not be intimated by our neighbors. We need leaders that will put the interest of Bor community first and above personal ambitions. Rev. Ayuen and Akuot Mabiei have the qualities that will bring us together as a community and lay a foundation for our children here in the United States. We need somebody who is brave enough to restore our dignity and bring hope to our people back home.
There is misleading information floating around on social media that Rev. Ayuen is unknown figure. What do you want to know about him? He is a Kazuk veteran soldier who was stationed at Pibor when most of the Lost Boys walked to Ethiopia between 1987. In 1991, the movement sent him to Pochalla as military paramedic to provide health care needs to thousands of refugees who escaped from Ethiopia. Rev. Ayuen continues his services to the refugees at Refugees Kakuma Camp. Most of the people came to know him during his several immunization campaigns in Kakuma Refugee. He was responsible for many community health workers at the Refugee camp. Rev. Ayuen is a leader and he demonstrated his leadership when he established the Africa Inland Church in group 45, zone four. He was bullied several times by his Anglican Counterparts, but he did not give up. He managed that church until he left to the United States with his wife and children. Michael Ayuen is fluent in Dinka, Murle, Arabic, Kiswahili, and English. This is the man who can communicate his ideas without translations.
James Akuot Mabiei is a leader in his own skin. Michael passed the first test of a leadership by selecting the most experienced and community driven running mate. James Akuot had been involved in Community activities since Kakuma Refugee Camp. He first served under the leadership of Former Bor Community President, Leek Geu until their term ended. He held various leadership positions in Grand Rapids Michigan including SPLM Chapter leadership. He served Sudanese Grace Episcopal as a Senior Warden for more tham 4 years. James Akuot lead a Church Mission trip to South Sudan where he distributed school supplies to schools in Rumbek, Chueikeer, Jalle, and Duk County. James and other church, and community leaders spearheaded a fundraising for Athooc Diocese where they raised about $10,000 for the Bishop inauguration. There is so much to say about this young remarkable man.
You may ask what Michael Ayuen and James Akuot will do if they are elected. The most important thing and the foundation of what need to be done, is the Unity of people here in the United States. The Unity of South Bor Community in the United States starts with Bor Community leadership. Leaders need to work together to achieve the vision and dreams for the community. Working together as elected and appointed leaders does not mean that there will be no disagreements. Disagreement leads to exploration of better ideas, share opinion, and compromised to get work done. We will disagree to agree to make sure each opinion is carefully evaluated base on its merits. We will hold ourselves accountable for whatever decision we will make as a team. Our works will be guided by transparency, accountability, integrity, and community engagement. Building people trust among themselves and their leadership starts with these basic principles.
We will encourage community dialogues to discuss important issues that keep us from serving the interest of our people. We will initiate and encourage civil discussions among ourselves, friends, and our neighbors. We will not fear to raise or initiate dialogues on matters than need our collective effort. We will encourage collective approach and open discussions so that each one of our members has a space to speak their mind without intimidation. We will not shy away from issues that may sounds unpopular. A united community must have a space where it members sit around a table of brotherhood and challenge each other for the sake of the community affairs.
We need to respect our Payams and Bumas system. We will work closely and collaborate with Payams and Bumas to build a united South Bor Community in the United States. We are proposing that a leadership teleconference with Payam and Buma leaders every three months. This is where Bor community leaders will update Payams and Buma leaders about Bor community activities. We will share financial reports and fundraising ideas. We will share our challenges and strengths with Payam and Buma leaders. Our spiritual leaders that had been neglected in the past will participate in these teleconferences so that they spiritually guide us. The community board of directors will be elected at the Payam level. They will be representatives of their own Payams. We are envisioning participatory leadership where everybody voice is count and heard. South Bor Community members shall raise issues of their concern to their Payam Board representatives. The board representative will bring this issue up at the leadership meeting and the concern member will be notified by his/her representatives.
South Bor Community members have equal rights and nobody should feel discriminated against because of his /her political opinion, religious background, or the places of immigration origins. Our brothers and sisters who came from Khartoum and Egypt have been marginalized for so long and this will stop during our leadership. A united Bor Community should be inclusive of every member of Bor Community.
We will seek the leadership of our church leaders regardless which denomination or faith they practice. South Bor Community has no allegiance to any particular denomination. Our pastors/leaders need our respect and their marginalization has to stop. We cannot build a united community without participations or exclusive of very important segment of our community.
Churches played an important role in community development. Churches provide spiritual, mental, and physical needs for the community members. We learned from our history that churches provide direct economic and social benefits to communities in needs. We learned that churches promote health, education, and civil engagement in the communities. Studies showed that children who were raised in church environment are less likely to get involved in criminal activities and more likely to prosper in their adult lives. Unity Team leadership, if elected, will encourage churches and leaders to take their rightful place in moving South Bor Community to prosperity. Most importantly, our children need spiritual guidance so that they do not fall into unwanted hands. We cannot achieve our unity without church involvement.
Michael and Amer Mach will be praying for your safety as you travel to Des Moines either by air or road this week. Let us all pray and ask God to bring a leader among the three candidates to lead this community we love. This campaign is not about these six individuals, but it is about our community and it future. As you travel this week, please keep Michael Ayuen and Akuot Mabiei in thoughts.
Please contact Unity Campaign Manager at machdavid2001@yahoo.com or (773)355-8212 for information on Campaign Platforms.
nity CampaignRev. Michael Ayuen and James Akuot are the most qualified people to run for South Bor Community top leadership position. Ayuen is a former South Sudan civil war veteran, a community health worker in Kakuma Refugee camp, a church pastor, a leader of South Sudanese community in his town, and a social worker at the World Relief. Rev Ayuen has proven experience and skills necessary to move our community forward. Our community needs leaders to heal and bring us together to prosper as immigrants in this country. Rev. Ayuen and Warden Akuot Mabiei are tested leaders that our community needs at these critical times.
We can proudly say that Bor people are the most hardworking people, very competitive, and business minded people in South Sudan. We are also politically active community and our patriotism has never been questioned. The whole of South Sudan look upon us for directions and guidance. We as a community never settled for the less. Our community progress cannot and will not be intimated by our neighbors. We need leaders that will put the interest of Bor community first and above personal ambitions. Rev. Ayuen and Akuot Mabiei have the qualities that will bring us together as a community and lay a foundation for our children here in the United States. We need somebody who is brave enough to restore our dignity and bring hope to our people back home.
There is misleading information floating around on social media that Rev. Ayuen is unknown figure. What do you want to know about him? He is a Kazuk veteran soldier who was stationed at Pibor when most of the Lost Boys walked to Ethiopia between 1987. In 1991, the movement sent him to Pochalla as military paramedic to provide health care needs to thousands of refugees who escaped from Ethiopia. Rev. Ayuen continues his services to the refugees at Refugees Kakuma Camp. Most of the people came to know him during his several immunization campaigns in Kakuma Refugee. He was responsible for many community health workers at the Refugee camp. Rev. Ayuen is a leader and he demonstrated his leadership when he established the Africa Inland Church in group 45, zone four. He was bullied several times by his Anglican Counterparts, but he did not give up. He managed that church until he left to the United States with his wife and children. Michael Ayuen is fluent in Dinka, Murle, Arabic, Kiswahili, and English. This is the man who can communicate his ideas without translations.
James Akuot Mabiei is a leader in his own skin. Michael passed the first test of a leadership by selecting the most experienced and community driven running mate. James Akuot had been involved in Community activities since Kakuma Refugee Camp. He first served under the leadership of Former Bor Community President, Leek Geu until their term ended. He held various leadership positions in Grand Rapids Michigan including SPLM Chapter leadership. He served Sudanese Grace Episcopal as a Senior Warden for more tham 4 years. James Akuot lead a Church Mission trip to South Sudan where he distributed school supplies to schools in Rumbek, Chueikeer, Jalle, and Duk County. James and other church, and community leaders spearheaded a fundraising for Athooc Diocese where they raised about $10,000 for the Bishop inauguration. There is so much to say about this young remarkable man.
You may ask what Michael Ayuen and James Akuot will do if they are elected. The most important thing and the foundation of what need to be done, is the Unity of people here in the United States. The Unity of South Bor Community in the United States starts with Bor Community leadership. Leaders need to work together to achieve the vision and dreams for the community. Working together as elected and appointed leaders does not mean that there will be no disagreements. Disagreement leads to exploration of better ideas, share opinion, and compromised to get work done. We will disagree to agree to make sure each opinion is carefully evaluated base on its merits. We will hold ourselves accountable for whatever decision we will make as a team. Our works will be guided by transparency, accountability, integrity, and community engagement. Building people trust among themselves and their leadership starts with these basic principles.
We will encourage community dialogues to discuss important issues that keep us from serving the interest of our people. We will initiate and encourage civil discussions among ourselves, friends, and our neighbors. We will not fear to raise or initiate dialogues on matters than need our collective effort. We will encourage collective approach and open discussions so that each one of our members has a space to speak their mind without intimidation. We will not shy away from issues that may sounds unpopular. A united community must have a space where it members sit around a table of brotherhood and challenge each other for the sake of the community affairs.
We need to respect our Payams and Bumas system. We will work closely and collaborate with Payams and Bumas to build a united South Bor Community in the United States. We are proposing that a leadership teleconference with Payam and Buma leaders every three months. This is where Bor community leaders will update Payams and Buma leaders about Bor community activities. We will share financial reports and fundraising ideas. We will share our challenges and strengths with Payam and Buma leaders. Our spiritual leaders that had been neglected in the past will participate in these teleconferences so that they spiritually guide us. The community board of directors will be elected at the Payam level. They will be representatives of their own Payams. We are envisioning participatory leadership where everybody voice is count and heard. South Bor Community members shall raise issues of their concern to their Payam Board representatives. The board representative will bring this issue up at the leadership meeting and the concern member will be notified by his/her representatives.
South Bor Community members have equal rights and nobody should feel discriminated against because of his /her political opinion, religious background, or the places of immigration origins. Our brothers and sisters who came from Khartoum and Egypt have been marginalized for so long and this will stop during our leadership. A united Bor Community should be inclusive of every member of Bor Community.
We will seek the leadership of our church leaders regardless which denomination or faith they practice. South Bor Community has no allegiance to any particular denomination. Our pastors/leaders need our respect and their marginalization has to stop. We cannot build a united community without participations or exclusive of very important segment of our community.
Churches played an important role in community development. Churches provide spiritual, mental, and physical needs for the community members. We learned from our history that churches provide direct economic and social benefits to communities in needs. We learned that churches promote health, education, and civil engagement in the communities. Studies showed that children who were raised in church environment are less likely to get involved in criminal activities and more likely to prosper in their adult lives. Unity Team leadership, if elected, will encourage churches and leaders to take their rightful place in moving South Bor Community to prosperity. Most importantly, our children need spiritual guidance so that they do not fall into unwanted hands. We cannot achieve our unity without church involvement.
Michael and Amer Mach will be praying for your safety as you travel to Des Moines either by air or road this week. Let us all pray and ask God to bring a leader among the three candidates to lead this community we love. This campaign is not about these six individuals, but it is about our community and it future. As you travel this week, please keep Michael Ayuen and Akuot Mabiei in thoughts.
Please contact Unity Campaign Manager at machdavid2001@yahoo.com or (773)355-8212 for information on Campaign Platforms.
Des Moines, Iowa (May 24, 2015). Akol Aguek Ngong who leads the One Bor Campaign won the community election with an outright majority of votes. Ngong hailed the sweetest victory as he secured 47% to be the highest number needed to defeat the other two candidates without any doubt and suspicion. The second candidate to earn 32% was Michael Ayuen Agook while the outgoing President Daniel Mabior Achiek earned 21%. Both Daniel Mabior and Michael Ayuen appeared to concede that Akol Aguek would remain in the seat of Bor County Presidency after the 2015 general election to preside the community for the next four years.
Kur Deng
Daniel Majok Gai has spent much of his life living through war. He's known as a "Lost Boy of Sudan," one of thousands of children that fled their villages starting in the 1980s. Today he helps build schools in the world's newest nation, South Sudan, where he is from.
It is not in my or our interest to write or publish anything after general election of Bor County, USA. As the former president resolute supporters or surrogates, as it was referred to during general election campaign era. Our campaign teammates and supporters had decided to keep a low profile after the general election, and work for the betterment of our community collectively irrespective of the outcome of the general election, but in the face of humiliating or degrading piece written and released by one of current chairman’s friends, Mr. Pageer Ajang. I have decided to clarify some points here. Mabior Achiek campaign’s team and supporters know and have incredible information of why the election turned out that way. However, we are not going to talk about that credible information for the sake of our beloved community; Bor County is in fact bigger than all of us, and we do not like to put the community we loved so much into the state of misperception.
Majur Deng Nhial
Amarillo/
Guymon – South Sudanese community in panhandle areas welcomed the new Bishop-elect Moses Anur Ayom. The Bishop-elect Moses brings a wealth of pastoral experience to his new ministry in which he has been assigned to Athooc Diocese in Bor County, Jonglei State. His tour is meant to create awareness about the development of the Episcopal Church in his new established diocese and other dioceses in South Sudan. He also praises the roles played by the South Sudanese in diaspora toward the building of Episcopal Church in South Sudan.
Akobo, South Sudan: Chan Kim’s ribs protrude and his limbs are pencil-thin. But it’s the look on the boy’s face that most powerfully conveys the pain of starvation. The nine-month-old fights pneumonia and severe malnutrition in the bullet-scarred hospital at Akobo, a rebel-held town in South Sudan.
The Food and Agriculture Organisation warned on July 31 that "funding for life-saving assistance has dwindled" in South Sudan even though food security in the country is deteriorating. Edmond Mulet, the UN assistant secretary-general for peacekeeping operations, underscored the gravity of the emergency last week when he said South Sudan was "on the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe".
A South Sudanese city mayor has sent a thank-you note to South Korean President Park Geun-hye for Korean troops' reconstruction efforts in the war-torn African region, the defense ministry here said Monday.