About Us

Do you know that most young people from Päri struggle to find information on their cultural heritage?

The Päri Archive offers a simple solution!

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  • Purpose

The Päri Archive is an online platform that provides useful information on their culture, history and heritage, and it focuses on Päri people (Jo-Päri), who are found in Lafon County of Eastern Equatoria State in the Republic of South Sudan. 

Our purpose is to help young people who struggle to find information on their cultural heritage by reducing the time they spend searching for information. With our easy-to access platform, they can access information on one spot. We are the only platform created and designed for preserving Päri cultural heritage.

  • Our purpose is to help young people who lack understanding of their Päri cultural heritage by providing them with easy-to-access and readily available information.
  • Our vision is to ensure every young person has access to relevant information on his or her cultural heritage everywhere and every time.
  • We are driven by following core values: 1) quality, 2) transparency, and 3) innovation.
  • Background

The young people are not alone in their struggle. In 2023, Ranga Gworo (Abuamoi) spent one year researching information on Päri cultural heritage by visiting the South Sudan National Archive, reading written and online materials and collecting oral history. As a result of the search challenges, Ranga recognised the need to create an online archive that would allow young people to access information online with ease regardless of where they are. Against the background of financial limitation, Ranga was unable to fulfil his dream. However, Ranga was able to overcome the hurdle after SiMULA offered to help him last year. 

An aerial view of part of Lafon Village: Photo by Eisei Kurimoto, 1985

”Päri should not be destroyed because it is a food basket!”. This song was composed in 1980s.

  • Solutions

High-value publications, including books, analyses, and blogs—help readers to quickly access relevant information, saving them time.

High-quality videos and photos—enable readers to easily view recent videos and photos dating to the 1970s and 1980s, creating lasting memories.

Great songs and podcasts —help readers to exclusively listen and enjoy songs and podcasts, enabling them to reflect on the past and current issues.

A group of women dancing while singing about the plight of people in Lafon due to lack of road access between Lafon and Mugire.”

Video by Simon Osvaldo (Unyuata) during the International Women’s Day Celebration in Sheritkat, Juba, in 2022.

Our Team

Executive Team

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Ranga Gworo (Abuamoi)

Team Coordinator

Ranga Gworo is a Team Coordinator and the founder of Päri Archive. Ranga’s role includes helping the Executive and IT team to work together, and contributing blogs and articles. He is the author of several research and analysis reports, and blog posts. One of his recent blogs is titled “How local communities conserve wildlife in South Sudan.” Ranga has a Master’s degree in Globalisation and Development Studies from Maastricht University in the Netherlands. When Ranga is not working, he enjoys listening to stories. Ranga is a thinker who can think on your behalf!

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Alfred Miro (Ulual)

Record Coordinator

Alfred Miro is a Record Coordinator who helps the team to preserve written materials through recording and managing contents. Alfred is an economist by profession, with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Bar El Ghazel in South Sudan. He has worked extensively in the field of mental health and counselling with several non-governmental organisations and consultancy firms. In his free time, Alfred enjoys reading books, chatting with friends, and operating a private clinic. Alfred is a counselor by birth who can counsel until you admit your traumatic situation!
Paul Ukach

Paul Ukach (Kwite)

Content Coordinator

Paul Ukach is a Content Coordinator who helps the team to generate content through researching, analysing and publishing. Paul is a social worker and community organiser with over 20 years’ experience in humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding work. Paul has a Master's degree in Development Studies from Uganda Martyrs, and he has a wealth of knowledge in the culture and history of Päri. When free, Ukach is fond of sharing his experiences with others and engaging in dialogue. Ukach is a professional note-taker who writes down any word, including the sound of your cough!

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Nancy Juan (Achalla)

Outreach Coordinator

Nancy Juan is an Outreach Coordinator who helps the team to engage with non-digital audiences through sharing materials, and collecting and sharing feedback. Nancy is a social and health worker. and has worked for many health organisations and firms. Nancy has a background in data management and finance. She spends her free time exercising and playing music with colleagues and friends. Nancy has the energy to get things done!

IT Team

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Ukongo Valentino

IT Coordinator

Ukongo Valentino is an IT Coordinator who helps the IT team to work effectively through offering support. Ukongo is a computer specialist in networking and database management. Ukong has worked for 7 years with several organisations in the field of networking and database management. He holds a bachelor's degree in Information Technology and Communication from the Ethio-China University in Ethiopia. Ukongo’s hobbies include making friends, traveling, and reading novels. Ukongo is a man you can trust with your secret, including your plan to sneak to the Moon!
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Ugwak John (Crosky)

Web Coordinator

Ugwak John is a Web Coordinator who helps capture and preserve content from the website. As an IT expert, Ugwak has a bachelor's degree in computer science from the National University of Science and Technology in Zimbabwe. He specialises in artificial intelligence, software development, distributed systems, and emerging technologies. With over 2 years of work experience, Ugwak has been involved in designing websites. His hobbies include participating in gaming activities and learning new skills. With his exceptional skills in AI, Ugwak can turn you into a robot!

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Ulak Mathew

Digital Collection Coordinator

Ulak Mathew is a Digital Collection Coordinator who helps the team to digitally preserve materials through collecting, organising and keeping records. Ulak is a computer Scientist with a bachelor degree from Mumbai, India. He specialises in Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, android Apps, and website development. Ulak has been working as a university lecturer for over 2 years now. In his free time, he enjoys working in movies and playing indoor games. As a genius mathematician, Ulak can turn Mathematics from being your enemy to your lover!
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Novia Nyilolo (Desire)

Advocacy & Social Media

Novia is Advocacy and Social Media Coordinator who helps the audience to engage with the content through social media. She is currently a student at Juba Medical Centre at Juba Teaching Hospital, where she is pursuing a diploma in Clinical Medicine and Public Health. Novia has special skills in computer and social media advocacy. Her hobbies include reading novels, radio listening, athletic sport, and making friends. Novia can engage with you on social media even when she is asleep!