Growing up, life wasn’t exactly straightforward. I lost my dad when I was seven, and my mom, a teacher, did her best to raise me and my siblings. We lived in two tiny grass tukuls at the school where she worked. I didn’t realize how poor we were until...
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Managing a team in conflict zones can be a different ball game depending on the context and organization. Forget about the usual office politics or the daily “Did you sign the form?” issues. Here, firing someone can quickly escalate from an HR matter to something that threatens your safety....
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Working in South Sudan taught me lessons about power, authority, and survival that I’ll never forget. Some moments were uncomfortable, others eye-opening, but all were crucial in helping me understand working in the context of conflict. Growing up in Uganda in the 1990s, my view of soldiers was...
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People always say humanitarian work is full of sacrifices. But let me tell you, you don’t get what that means until you’re out in the field, deep in a place like South Sudan. I spent over five years working in South Sudan with three different organizations and trust me,...
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When I landed in Kuajok, Warrap State, South Sudan, in March 2015, I had no idea what awaited me. The project I was stepping into, funded by the World Bank, was meant to improve local governance and service delivery. However, instead of having a project ready to launch, I...
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Hey, I'm Diva, a developer and writer blending code and creativity. I'm driven by a deep curiosity and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Join me as I craft digital solutions and captivating stories.
