SOA Evaluation Workshop

Nairobi, 18 May 2007. The Development Department of the SCBRC called for the evaluation of the SOA(Special Operation Appeal) Program in Sudan. The SOA is program meant to assist the dioceses in ministering to the internally displaced persons (IDP) who are returning home following the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA).

The Donors and the SCBRC called for workshop to evaluation the program. There is the urgent need to find out whether the program has achieved its objectives. The workshop provides effective information to the donors and the recipient dioceses, as well, on the progress of the program.

The participants representing the dioceses of Sudan came to Nairobi and actively participated in the said evaluation workshop. During the workshop the SOA external assessor presented the complete assessment report on the SOA activities.

The workshop is called to identify the steps forward for an effective implementation of the SOA program. It also aims to ensure effective collaboration between SCBRC, SCBC and local dioceses. Fr. Anthony SCBRC secretary general opened the workshop with prayer and inspirational talk. In his opening speech he thanked the participants and emphasized the need for the stakeholders to face the challenges in implementing the program.

For further information please contact the Development Department that manages the SOA Activities of the SCBRC at ikalur@scbrc.org)

(Alexander Musyoki – Communication Department)