The Ateker Peace Caravan 2022 will be taking place in Kangaten this year, the Caravan participants comprise women, men, elders, kraal leaders, youth, peace actors, political leaders, and tourism and hospitality agents and Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan communities of goodwill for Ateker peoples. The event has been happening annually in different countries and communities.
The Uganda delegation flagged-off by the Govener of Turkana County in Lodwar Kenya.
The unique arid landscapes of Turkana county
The Ugandan delegation moved in an overland safari truck.
A returning element of the Ateker Peace Caravan is the “Sports for Peace tournament”. Teams from all Ateker countries play to promote cross-border peace.
Elders blessings and dialogues
The Nyangatom Cultural Festival hosted a large elders dialogue between Toposa, Nyangatom, Turkana and Karamojong. They discussed issues about cross-border peace, security and resources sharing. The meeting was guided by Ateker Peace Caravan coordinators.
The Ateker Peace Caravan coordinators also addressed the audience. They spoke about why the Ateker community has to reunite. Together tackle the challenges and grasp the cross-border opportunities.
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Christmas was a colourful celebration of reuniting the Ateker people, beyond modern borders!
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Visiting Nyangatom Cultural Festival 2022
The Nyangatom Administration and Ateker Peace Caravan organise the Nyangatom Cultural Festival in Kangaten Ethiopia.
The Ateker Peace Caravan 2022 will be taking place in Kangaten this year, the Caravan participants comprise women, men, elders, kraal leaders, youth, peace actors, political leaders, and tourism and hospitality agents and Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan communities of goodwill for Ateker peoples. The event has been happening annually in different countries and communities.
The Uganda delegation flagged-off by the Govener of Turkana County in Lodwar Kenya.
The unique arid landscapes of Turkana county
The Ugandan delegation moved in an overland safari truck.
Official opening of Nyangatom Cultural Festival
His excellency, the former PM of Ethiopia was chief guest launching the Nyangatom Cultural Festival and Ateker Peace Caravan to Ethiopia.
Sports for Peace Tournament
A returning element of the Ateker Peace Caravan is the “Sports for Peace tournament”. Teams from all Ateker countries play to promote cross-border peace.
Elders blessings and dialogues
The Nyangatom Cultural Festival hosted a large elders dialogue between Toposa, Nyangatom, Turkana and Karamojong. They discussed issues about cross-border peace, security and resources sharing. The meeting was guided by Ateker Peace Caravan coordinators.
The Ateker Peace Caravan coordinators also addressed the audience. They spoke about why the Ateker community has to reunite. Together tackle the challenges and grasp the cross-border opportunities.
Traditional dances
Christmas was a colourful celebration of reuniting the Ateker people, beyond modern borders!
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