Voices of Solidarity: Sr. Joan Mumaw, IHM, and Sr. Pat Eck, CBS, Reflect on South Sudan

Sr. Joan Mumaw, IHM, Founding President and President Emerita of Friends in Solidarity, and Sr. Pat Eck, CBS Founding Executive Director of Solidarity with South Sudan, reflect on the origins of this shared mission and the relationships that have sustained it. Their reflection was shared as part of An Evening of Gratitude during the 2026 LCWR Assembly in Orlando, Florida. For ten years, Friends in Solidarity has supported locally led work in education, healthcare, sustainable agriculture, pastoral care and trauma healing. This journey reminds us that lasting change grows through accompaniment, collaboration and a willingness to walk together. Learn more about our work at https://solidarityfriends.org. #SouthSudan #FriendsInSolidarity #LCWRAssembly 2026