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Meet International Peacemaker Lucy Awate Dabi, South Sudan

Lucy Awate Dabi is a social worker by profession and works with RECONCILE International, the Resource Centre for Civil Leadership in Yei, South Sudan. RECONCILE, an affiliate church organization of the New Sudan Council of Churches (NSCC), works to equip communities with knowledge and skills for peacebuilding through psychosocial rehabilitation, civic education and advocacy. It works with communities in South Sudan, marred by civil war, to build trust, heal the wounds of trauma, transform conflict into peace, and promote reconciliation.

Fast Facts• The population of South Sudan is unknown, but estimated at 10-12 million.• South Sudan is the world’s youngest country, becoming independent from Sudan in 2011.• Fighting broke out in December 2013 over political differences and quickly escalated into

a conflict between the two largest tribes in the country.• Since 2013, over 2.5 million people have fled, over 2 million are internally displaced, and

unknown thousands have been killed.

Our PartnersIn partnership with the Presbyterian Church of South Sudan and the South Sudan Presbyterian Evangelical Church, we support peace-building programs to strengthen and further develop church primary and secondary schools and provide instructors for adult theological education. In response to the recent violence and displacement of residents, the PC(USA) has joined efforts to provide emergency relief for families, improving health conditions, increasing availability of clean water and providing food and non-food necessities. The PC(USA) also supports peace-building initiatives through RECONCILE which helps strengthen and support families and communities as they resettle and seek peace.

2019 Presbyterian Peacemaking and International Peacemakers Programs The International Peacemaking Program makes it possible for Presbyterians all over the U.S. to receive insight, wisdom and instruction from innovative leaders of partner denominations and partner organizations around the world. Since 1984, the Presbyterian Mission Agency has hosted approximately 300 International Peacemakers from 60 countries. These visits have opened hearts and minds, touched lives, established relationships and inspired new ministries. By sharing stories of their work and witness, the peacemakers help us understand peace and justice concerns around the world and provide insights that can inspire us to greater faithfulness. Their visits broaden our sense of God’s inclusive family and help equip us to build a culture of peace and nonviolence for all God’s children. Visit presbyterianmission.org/ministries/peacemaking.

Support of the Peace & Global Witness Offering makes the International Peacemaker Program possible, as well as other initiatives of peacemaking and reconciliation throughout the denomination. Through your support, Presbyterians are able to connect with one another and with leaders in peace and reconciliation practices throughout the U.S. and around the world, as well as develop resources and training to better equip congregations and individuals to do effective peacemaking work in their communities and around the world. Visit pcusa.org/peace-global

By giving to support the peace ministries of Presbyterian Mission, we work to share Christ’s peace with one another, beyond our doors, beyond our community and across boundaries. Gifts to the Peace & Global Witness Offering help us continue this ministry of bringing peace at all time and in all ways.

If you feel moved to support our ministry in South Sudan with Lucy, please include on the memo line of your check, PG200000–South Sudan. Send your gift to Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), P.O. Box 643700, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700. To give online, visit presbyterianmission.org/donate/peace-global.

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Meet International Peacemaker Lucy Awate Dabi, South Sudan

Lucy Awate Dabi is a social worker by profession and works with RECONCILE International, the Resource Centre for Civil Leadership in Yei, South Sudan. RECONCILE, an affiliate church organization of the New Sudan Council of Churches (NSCC), works to equip communities with knowledge and skills for peacebuilding through psychosocial rehabilitation, civic education and advocacy. It works with communities in South Sudan, marred by civil war, to build trust, heal the wounds of trauma, transform conflict into peace, and promote reconciliation.

Fast Facts• The population of South Sudan is unknown, but estimated at 10-12 million.• South Sudan is the world’s youngest country, becoming independent from Sudan in 2011.• Fighting broke out in December 2013 over political differences and quickly escalated into

a conflict between the two largest tribes in the country.• Since 2013, over 2.5 million people have fled, over 2 million are internally displaced, and

unknown thousands have been killed.

Our PartnersIn partnership with the Presbyterian Church of South Sudan and the South Sudan Presbyterian Evangelical Church, we support peace-building programs to strengthen and further develop church primary and secondary schools and provide instructors for adult theological education. In response to the recent violence and displacement of residents, the PC(USA) has joined efforts to provide emergency relief for families, improving health conditions, increasing availability of clean water and providing food and non-food necessities. The PC(USA) also supports peace-building initiatives through RECONCILE which helps strengthen and support families and communities as they resettle and seek peace.

2019 Presbyterian Peacemaking and International Peacemakers Programs The International Peacemaking Program makes it possible for Presbyterians all over the U.S. to receive insight, wisdom and instruction from innovative leaders of partner denominations and partner organizations around the world. Since 1984, the Presbyterian Mission Agency has hosted approximately 300 International Peacemakers from 60 countries. These visits have opened hearts and minds, touched lives, established relationships and inspired new ministries. By sharing stories of their work and witness, the peacemakers help us understand peace and justice concerns around the world and provide insights that can inspire us to greater faithfulness. Their visits broaden our sense of God’s inclusive family and help equip us to build a culture of peace and nonviolence for all God’s children. Visit presbyterianmission.org/ministries/peacemaking.

Support of the Peace & Global Witness Offering makes the International Peacemaker Program possible, as well as other initiatives of peacemaking and reconciliation throughout the denomination. Through your support, Presbyterians are able to connect with one another and with leaders in peace and reconciliation practices throughout the U.S. and around the world, as well as develop resources and training to better equip congregations and individuals to do effective peacemaking work in their communities and around the world. Visit pcusa.org/peace-global

By giving to support the peace ministries of Presbyterian Mission, we work to share Christ’s peace with one another, beyond our doors, beyond our community and across boundaries. Gifts to the Peace & Global Witness Offering help us continue this ministry of bringing peace at all time and in all ways.

If you feel moved to support our ministry in South Sudan with Lucy, please include on the memo line of your check, PG200000–South Sudan. Send your gift to Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), P.O. Box 643700, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700. To give online, visit presbyterianmission.org/donate/peace-global.

Peace & Global Witness Offering

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