18/07/2026
PANDA Concludes Public Lecture on Peacebuilding
Juba, South Sudan – The PANDA Organization concluded its public lecture on peacebuilding at Smooth Star Academy in Nyakuron West, Juba.
The event was attended by Rev. Fr. Prof. James Tab, the guest speaker; Eng. Kuch Mayur Kuch; Ambassador Kur Muorwel; Prof. Ajang Joseph Atem; Samuel Gumwell, the Director of Smooth Star Academy; journalist Marial Deng; Deng Deng Atak, the President of the South Sudan National Youth Union; and different chairpersons of various associations, including Madut Gabriel, the Chairman of the Tonj Youth Union in Juba, among many others.
Moreover, the event brought together intellectuals and students from different regions of South Sudan, creating a platform for dialogue, learning, and the exchange of ideas on peacebuilding and national development.
Today’s public lecture aimed to educate participants on the importance of living with moral integrity and upholding social justice as essential pillars for sustainable development.
However, during the session, the presenters focused on practical ways of strengthening the PANDA Initiative while also highlighting the challenges affecting communities and discussing possible solutions to address them.
On the other hand, participants appreciated the opportunity to engage with experts and leaders from different sectors, emphasizing that such public lectures promote unity, knowledge sharing, and peaceful coexistence.
Therefore the organizers of the PANDA Initiative, together with their Chief Executive Officer (CEO), were highly praised for introducing such a meaningful initiative.
Meanwhile the Presenters described the lecture as a timely effort that will contribute to promoting peace, social justice and sustainable development across South Sudan.