Jubafest Initiative

Partner

Jubafest Initiative

TImeline

February 2020 - February 2021

Team

Jeff M. Poulin, Principal

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The Jubafest Initiative (JI) is a cultural organization operating in Juba, South Sudan. It is registered under South Sudan Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC). It’s a cultural oriented organization, with thematic areas of Arts and culture, traditions and history, creating awareness, promoting cultural diversity to foster coexistence, love, peace and understanding while creating a positive image for the Republic of South Sudan and her citizens. 

The flagship project of our organization is Jubafest annual cultural festival intended to take place in Juba annually which will showcase different activities like traditional & modern performances, arts & craft, street performance, visual arts, applied arts and many others targeting the youth and elders to promote Peace and Unity Inter-culturally and Intra-culturally. 

Juba being a cosmopolitan city and has brought all the tribes of South Sudan and other nationalities together to dwell in this wonderful city for the development of this country therefore; the Jubafest annual cultural festival will be a uniting factor for all our diverse ethnicities and visitors from other nationalities celebrating a one day extravaganza – availing the “Best” of what South Sudan has to offer Culturally, Traditionally and Historically.

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To provide the fiscal agency and philanthropic support for the Initiative in the United States, connecting to funders and agencies to raise funds.

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To provide professional learning opportunities for JI’s key personnel and leadership to exchange knowledge with similar programs, festivals, and initiatives around the world.

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To amplify the work of the Initiative in the cultural, community development, and related sectors.