Ministry and Advocacy in South Sudan: An Interview with Sr. Joan Mumaw, IHM

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Sr. Joan Mumaw, IHM, joins CWCIT's Stan Chu Ilo to talk about her advocacy work for South Sudan, especially through the nonprofit that she directs, Friends in Solidarity. They discuss the nonprofit's many accomplishments, the various violent situations and challenges that women religious face in South Sudan, and how the Church can aid in the complex political situation with de-escalation efforts and reconciliation. Wrapping up the podcast, Sr. Joan shares some lessons she learned while working with the poor in conflict zones, as well as her hopes for the future of South Sudan. Friends in Solidarity is a collaborative nonprofit ministry initiated by Institutes of Women and Men Religious in the U.S. and supporting the people of Africa, especially South Sudan, through capacity building initiatives that include the training of teachers, health care professionals and pastoral teams. Learn more about it at http://www.FriendsInSolidarity.org.