POFcast Episode 14: 2025 Year in Review

In the final episode for the year, we reflect on 2025: swamps, films, trading cows, 'FLIP', and much more. We also discuss the challenges of funding cuts and political change, a less than inspiring strategic response to the new landscape, and the hope found in collaboration with local leaders, youth, and women as we steer towards the new year. PART I 00:00 Introduction 00:55 Reflections on peace Memorable moments of the year 05:28 Galweng youth ‘confession’ in Rumbek 08:10 Reality check: a woman’s experience in Bichibich 10:00 Peace channels - simultaneous interpreting 13:02 A thawing relationship between paramount chiefs Key activities moving the process forward 15:33 Jonglei-GPAA grassroots women’s conference 19:33 Nanaam establishment in remote GPAA 23:33 Premieres of ‘The Meeting’ 27:44 ‘The Meeting’ Trailer PART II Continuing the highlights 29:10 Orientation of the Cuiebet akut de door 32:35 Leveraging traditional economic assets – cattle trade progress 36:54 Facilitative Leadership Inside Out Program (FLIP) 39:03 Minagano’s personal experience of the FLIP Challenges 45:08 Aid cuts and a lacklustre strategic response 48:58 South Sudanese response to the changing aid landscape 54:05 Constant churn in government leadership Hopes and priorities for 2026 56:49 Emerging positive government cooperation 58:15 Armed youth leaders’ perseverance in the process 59:49 Women taking leadership in identifying and returning abductees 1:01:15 Confidence building of the dry season road openings 1:03:02 Next steps with women’s Bridges of Peace program