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CIT Main Page Current Projects Past Projects FORECAST Links Armenia Sudan		Who We Are • What We Do Diaspora Skills Transfer Program for Southern Sudan Visitation Assessment Team An essential first component of the Diaspora Skills Transfer Program for Southern Sudan was the selection of a volunteer visitation assessment team composed of educated and experienced Southern Sudanese, currently living in American Diaspora communities. The team traveled to Southern Sudan in January and February 2006 for three weeks to make assessment of the current conditions; to meet with Ministry of Health and Education officials at the national, state, and local levels; to build relationships with existing NGOs; and to promote a positive image of the program in Southern Sudan. The team’s reports detailing their technical and personal experiences will provide essential information to help AED in the implementation of the program. Throughout the duration of the Diaspora program, members of the assessment team will serve as an Advisory Council providing ongoing consultations and assisting with volunteer recruitment. Assessment Team Members Abucha, Martin Gama Buba, Martin M. Choat, David Buom Deng, Jehan Mechak Dhol, Ring Aguek Francis, Lomoro M. Jokondo, Anthony Sebit Kong, Martin Mabil Kori, Yassir Alkannama Lado, Margaret Juan Majok, Zakaria Deng Riek, Lul Puot The Academy for Educational Development (AED) received many applications from Southern Sudanese in the American Diaspora who desired to volunteer as assessment team members. From the pool of applicants, AED selected the above twelve assessment team members in December 2005, based on the following criteria: · Representation of key regions of Southern Sudan relating to USAID’s 2006-2008 geographic focus · Representation of some American Southern Sudanese Diaspora Communities · Representation of a variety of ages, skill levels, gender, interest areas, and immigrant/refugee experiences · Community leadership, and specific ties to local technical, and professional groups · A variety of technical and administrative skills, particularly in health, HIV/AIDS and education · Sensitivity and capacity to successfully manage potential resentment team members may face on return to Southern Sudan · Commitment to rebuilding Southern Sudan	• Where We Work Current RFPs Success Stories Publications & Reports Contact Us Site Map
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