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Get to know the EAC Team

After many years of forced exile due to war, the homecoming experience was exhilarating and full of hope. However, we were soon appalled by the suffering and the vulnerability of children from low-income families struggling to access education.

We had to do something fast. We started Education Action in Crisis (EAC) as Smart Mind Series (2017) in the downtown of Kakuma, Kenya.

Equipped with quality education from abroad, we aimed to help and provide our learners with the necessary skills. Along the way, we realized that there were pertinent cases of illiteracy which SMS couldn't do.

This shortcoming ushered in the birth of Education Action in Crisis. It soon became obvious that it would make sense to help make our education as seamlessly and painlessly as possible for the children, teachers and the communities.

Our team

Our strength lies in our work as a team.

Mading Peter

Co-Founder & Program Manager

Mading Peter Angong has ten years of experience in Education in Emergencies, Teacher development, humanitarian aid, and research. He holds track records in community engagement, research and leadership.

Mading is currently a Co-founder and Program Manger at Education Action in Crisis (EAC) South Sudan and a Postgraduate student of Disaster Intervention and Humanitarian Aid at the University of Stirling in Scotland, UK. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Conflict Resolution and Humanitarian Assistance and a Diploma in Primary Education from Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) in Kenya.

Previously, Mading worked for Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and UNHCR as a Teacher at Kakuma Refugee Camp, Research Assistant at Oxfam, and Research Supervisor at Forcier Consulting in Juba, South Sudan.

Furthermore, Mading worked as a Teacher Facilitator and a coach at Teachers for Teachers; an initiative of Teacher College, Columbia University.

Mading has a background in emergency management, conflict resolution mediation and human rights advocacy.

Josephine Aluet Deng

Executive Director

Josephine Aluet Deng is a seasoned education leader with a deep commitment to advancing education in crisis-affected regions. As the Executive Director of Education Action in Crisis (EAC), she brings a wealth of experience and a passion for ensuring that children and youth, even in the most challenging circumstances, have access to quality education.

Prior to joining EAC, Ms. Deng has consistently focused on child protection, human rights and education in emergencies. She is a dedicated advocate for children and women rights in South Sudan.

Ms. Poni Rose Elia

Co-founder

Poni Rose Busi is an accomplished leader with over 13 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, particularly within the humanitarian sector.

As the Co-founder of Education Action in Crisis NNGO and president of Cheveners for Change Association, she has led numerous initiatives focused on improving education, advocating for gender equality, and fostering community development in South Sudan.

Her academic achievements include a Master of Science in Procurement and Supply Chain Management from Robert Gordon University in the UK, where she was awarded the Chevening Scholarship, a Master's in Public Policy from South Sudan, and a Bachelor's in Procurement and Logistics from Uganda.

Poni’s expertise has been applied through her work with international NGOs like Save the Children, Samaritan’s Purse, Sereniti, and Tearfund, where she has provided senior-level strategic direction at both national and global levels.

In addition to her work in logistics and supply chain management, Poni is the co-founder of Women in Logistics and a member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS).

Her dedication to ethical leadership, collaboration, and community empowerment has made her a key figure in advancing positive change in South Sudan.

Mawa David Waya

Co-Founder

David is an experienced Education Specialist with over 8 years of expertise in designing and implementing educational programs in conflict-affected and post-conflict environments. Driven by a deep commitment to fostering peace through education, Mr. Mawa has dedicated much of his career to integrating peacebuilding principles into curricula, teacher training, and community-based learning initiatives.

Mr. Mawa’s professional experience spans over eight years in humanitarian contexts, where he served refugee communities in Maban. During this time, he worked as a Teacher, Teacher Training Tutor, and Education Officer with renowned organizations such as the Lutheran World Federation and the Jesuit Refugee Service. His work in these roles focused on supporting displaced populations through education, capacity building, and promoting peacebuilding initiatives.

In 2022, Mr. Mawa founded Jubilee Academy Nursery and Primary School in Juba and serves as its Managing Director. Under his leadership, the institution aims to provide quality education while fostering a culture of peace and community engagement among young learners.

Mr. Mawa holds a Master of Arts degree in Peace, Conflict and Development from the University of Bradford, England, a Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations from the University of Juba, and a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.

In addition to his academic credentials, Mr. Mawa has a background in Applied (field) Conflict Research, Bottom-Up Peacebuilding, and Human-Animal Conflict Research. His expertise in these areas underscores his commitment to addressing both educational and societal challenges, particularly in conflict-affected environments.

Malok Mading

IT Consultant

Malok Mading has worked with various national and international organizations such as Windle International, International Rescue Committee, UNHCR, and Vodafone Foundation.

He is currently the Co-founder and chairman of Education Action in Crisis (EAC) South Sudan.

Since 2017, Malok has been involved in numerous edtech projects focusing mainly on innovative education, education at the margin, digital literacy and community schools.

With strong background in film and technology, Malok Mading has also done various consultancy work for UNHCR, LWF, DCA, Episcopal Church of South Sudan, MyStart UK, World Vision, FilmAid International, Microsoft, Columbia University College and University of Pennsylvania (USA).

Mr. Malok loves short films and is a fan of Nassim Nicholas Taleb.

Eliza Ajok

Co-Founder

Elizabeth Ajok Malek is a former Assistant Marketer at News Corporation Ltd (The Dawn Newspaper).

She is passionate about interacting and getting to know different people, which was of great help in her previous role.

Elizabeth started her career at the Dawn Newspaper with no experience. She was a fresh graduate with a Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management. She had to put in extra effort to fulfill the company objectives, were challenging but achievable.

Her six (6) years of work experience with the company gave her passion and drive to succeed.

She is currently pursuing Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management at Kenya Methodist University.

Elizabeth is a hard worker and is willing to go the extra mile. She is also a team player and always ready to help her colleagues. She is a co-founder and an asset to the team at EAC.

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Education Action in Crisis (EAC) is a registered national NGO in South Sudan with registration No. 4794.

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