Early Morning Gathering in Juba
On Saturday 30 August 2025, Juba’s streets will echo to the steady rhythm of hundreds of walkers setting off from All Saints’ Cathedral at 7:00 AM. Organisers expect families, athletes and clergy to cover a scenic route before returning by 9:00 AM.
Health Meets Faith and Fitness
The Primates’ Health Walk showcases a double objective: promoting physical fitness and reinforcing the cathedral’s role as a social anchor. “Well-being is worship in motion,” says Reverend Samuel Pitia, citing rising lifestyle-related illnesses among urban youth.
Building for Generations
Funds raised during the 10:00 AM to noon appeal will support a long-planned expansion adding classrooms, a clinic and solar-powered halls to the century-old sanctuary. Architect Mary Ladu notes that the design favours local stone and cooler airflow, cutting future energy bills.
Regional Ripple Effect
Faith-based drives have become crucial to infrastructure in South Sudan, especially as government budgets prioritise security and basic services. Analysts argue that successful public-private models, such as this walk, can relieve fiscal pressure while strengthening communal ownership of development.
Practical Information for Participants
Participants may register on site from 6:30 AM or at the cathedral office throughout the week for a modest contribution. Sponsors are pledging branded water stations and medical tents, ensuring every walker, young or old, enjoys a safe, festive morning.