Across Sudan

Joseph Ngayee Ngaroben is 32 years old and comes from Salam village, Boma sub-county. He is married to Monika Joseph, God has blessed them with 3 children. His source of income before was trading livestock.He worked briefly  with Across as a driver  in the past. He grew from a poor family, Without any support became a soldier til  2005 when CPA was signed. He spent the little income he would get recklessly on activities with his friends. e.g. feeding all group members during operations. Joseph used to waste time idling with no fruitful activities. He had no time for the family, which led to a poor relationship with his wife. He did have a Tukul (hut) of his own for his family.  Through Bible study meetings, he got his personal vision with the realization that God created him for a purpose. He got challenged on his personal life and worked towards changing his life. Joseph left generation age group activities.  He attended a Bible study course in with the idea of helping the church.  Joseph has experienced an improved relationship with family members. He has started planning together with wife, moved to a new site and built a new house where they are now living in. The family has a plan for agriculture, so as to improve their food security and generate household income. Joseph started a business in the market as an income generating activity. His wife Monica now works with one of the NGos in the location as a cook. Joseph would like to complete his career in Bible study and theology; maybe he will move his family to the location where his life changed as there is better education. He would after, like to return to Boma as an informed evangelist to strengthen the churches in Boma. The high inflation has caused rapid increase in commodity prices. This is a threat to his business. He challenges church members who do not attend PAP activities because they expect immediate benefits to know in the long term there is benefit just like it has happened to him.