Ulang County Youth Association for Development was formed in Juba, Southern Sudan by youth groups who have common spirit to see their area being developed in the same pace like other areas in the region. This is a big dream that would not come cheap. It would take courage and determination for the people of Ulang to use their resources to making sure that development indeed really happen there. To bring you to book, I have promised that I will pen what this youth organization termed as “sound mind member.”
In most organizations if not all, membership is what entitled someone to have the privilege to access information, a right to elect or be elected. Yes, this sound explicitly simple but piecing this as a core principle is proven to be more strickier. One has to be sound minded to carefully putting together words which would guide community members to stick to their commitment. This is exactly what leaders from UCYAD have done. Thanks to the literary circles of Ulang youth.
Article (6) page (5) has captured my heart and mind and that is why I put my finger on the key board as my thank you to them. In the article,
1) Memebership is open to any UCYAD resident in Juba.
2) Have the right to elect or be elected to any position provided that she/he pays Monthly subscription as well as registration fees.
3) Is of sound mind
4) UCYAD member must pays membership fees.
The above criteria are all great and can be expanded if further explanation is needed. To me, the message is loud and clear. Why then should I put my finger on the key board? Well, let me take you back to number 3 which says member is to be of sound mind. If you wouldn’t find the tune interesting, I would only ask you to allow me row my boat. Most communities open their membership door to people just because they are either born in the said community’s name or just because they are related to people having the will and interest to create and run community effectively. UCYAD believes that it is only when someone is rationale in judgment, thinking and execution of duties that make every member dear to a community. With this philosophy in mind, UCYAD has managed to bring their people together through a programme called “Ulang County Family Gathering Programme.” On Sunday Nov. 18, 2007, an historic meeting was held at Maj. Gen. James Hoth ‘s house.
Items on the agenda includes:
Welcoming speech: By James Hoth
Opening speech: Goes to UCYAD chair Mr. Ulang Lok
1) Historical Background: Moses Malek Chuol who has rich experience tackled it out piece by piece.
2) Unity of the society: Fit the expertise of Peter Gatkouth Khor
3) Security of the County: Was talked about by Maj. Gen Charles Lam Chuol
4) Education: Was peeled off by Ustaz Lual chany Chuol
5) Leadership challeng in the County: Was duct taped by Gatwech Lok Liep
6) Development: Was hammered by Ustaz Wiw Kun Kuyang
7) Patronage of the occasion: Was nailed to rest by Duer Tut Duer
8) Guest of Honor: Didn’t escape Wal Kang Bil
I called it an historic milestone in that all the issues facing Ulang County today are brought to light. It is my hope that this trend will make its way inroad to Ulang Sooner. Though there hindrance factors to that, most people my self included believe that the very person charged by GOSS to lead local government would eventually take insecurity, lack of basic insfractures as his top priorities. But that remain to be seen. If Akobo commissioner could celebrate handing Wanding to Maj. Gen. Gathoth Gatkouth peacefully, why not Barmach? Ah! I guess I know the answer. That is I will go to Malakal when skirmishes escalated- Ulang Commissioner. Am I sliding into politics? Sort of but my aim is to give high five to UCYAD for a job well done. Without UCA/NCA web masters, this piece of work would not be channelled directly to the people of Ulang/ Nasir. Thanks to UCA members.
Yours,
David Bang
7/22/2008 7:41 PM
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