About DASA · Juba, since 2022

Our story

Founded in 2022 by South Sudanese health workers to strengthen health care in South Sudan, so that every community has access to good services and families can lead healthy, productive lives.

DASA board and team · Juba

Purpose

Mission and vision

Mission

To improve the health and wellbeing of the most vulnerable communities in South Sudan and Africa through sustainable, community-driven solutions and empowerment.

Vision

A world where every community has access to quality health care, and families can lead healthy, productive lives.

How we work

Core values

1
Humanity
We approach our work with empathy and understanding, recognising the dignity of every person we serve. We work to save lives and ease suffering.
2
Volunteerism and partnership
Teamwork lets DASA do more with what it has. We work closely with communities and organisations.
3
Impartiality
We help according to need alone, without discrimination by race, gender, age, sexual orientation, political creed, religious belief or legal status.

Our people

The people behind the work

Executive team

Dr. Athiei Costa Mapuor
Executive Director
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Dr. Athiei Costa Mapuor is a dedicated medical doctor, holding a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). Her dedication to community health was evident when she volunteered as a health educator in rural communities in Omdurman, Sudan, raising awareness about preventive health practices and promoting community well-being. She has served as a distinguished delegate in the Health Committee at the Model United Nations (MUN) Conference in Uganda. Dr. Athiei is a bilingual professional, fluent in both English and Arabic.
Chuol Dow Wich
Protection, GBV, & Peacebuilding Manager
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Mr Chuol Dow Wich, Protection, GBV, and Peace Building Manager for DASA South Sudan. He is an international Protection Specialist with over 20 years of experience with International organizations including Nonviolent Peace force, AECOM International, INTERSOS International, Windle Trust International (WTI), South Sudan Law Society, plus others in Iraq and South Sudan
Frans Moore
Advisor
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Frans has nearly a decade of experience with NGOs and institutions in East Africa. He has experience and knowledge of how multi-team systems can be formed, managed, and leveraged to overcome grand challenges. Frans graduated with MSc in International Public Health from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), United Kingdom and BSc in Psychology from the University of Georgia (UGA), United States.

Board of directors

Florence Bayoa Stephen Alibeb
Board Member
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Florence is an accomplished international development professional and Social Scientist with over twenty years of experience working as a Nutritionist, Coordinator, Advisor in Sudan Council of Churches, ADRA, and MSF-OCA, and She also held the role of Country Director at ICAP at Columbia University and International HIV/AIDS Alliance(IHAA). She has managed grants from Bilateral and Multilateral donors, UN agencies, and the World Bank.
Social Scientist · International Development · Nonprofit Management
Moriku Stella Draru
Board Member, Treasurer
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Moriku is an experienced female South Sudanese accountant who has attended several trainings and certifications in business management. She holds a diploma in Accountancy from Nile Institute of Management Studies in Arua (NIMSA) Uganda. Ms Stella has over 6 years of practice as Administrative Secretary with the Greater Equatoria Field Seventh-day Adventist Church and Cashier at the Star Hotel Juba.
Financial Management · Business
Malera Amna Okayo
Board Member
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Malera is a female South Sudanese Human Resource Specialist with over nine years of practice both in the Non-Government Organizations at OXFAM INTERMON, MAG, and in the United Nations settings. She has previously worked as a Teaching Assistant at Baraton University Branch at the South Sudan Attached Territory, lecturing English Language.
Human Resources · Development
Irra Severino Brunson
Board Member
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Irra is a professional teacher with over 20 years’ experience in the practice in classroom and public offices supported by local government and Windle Trust International. He is a holder of the most coveted Grade V Primary Teachers Education Diploma from Kampala International University after upgrading from the Grade III Teachers Training Certificate from Gulu Core Primary Teachers College.
Educational Development · Development