A prominent leader of the Episcopal Church in Wau, Canons. Angelina Ayen is urging South Sudanese citizens to embrace farming and reduce their reliance on relief aid. Rev. Ayen, who owns and cultivates a two-fedan farm, shared her story during a recent visit by Chuol Jany, Chief Editor of the Catholic Radio Network.
Canon. Ayen described how her farm has enabled her family to meet their needs without having to depend on the market, while also improving her overall health. “Farming has allowed us to provide for ourselves and has significantly benefited my health. It’s a way of life that sustains us physically and mentally,” she explained.
More than just a source of food, Rev. Ayen’s farm serves as an inspiration for hard work and self-reliance within the Wau community. She emphasized that South Sudanese people should make better use of the fertile land available to them, particularly now that peace has returned to the country.
Mama Ayen’s message is resonating with many in Wau, encouraging a shift from dependency to self-sufficiency through farming, as she sets an example of how hard work and determination can lead to a prosperous and healthy life.
