INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN KARAMOJA CULTURAL EVENT AND DIALOGUE MEETING 28TH AUGUST TO 1ST SEPTEMBER, 2018 KAABONG DISTRICT - KARAMOJA SUB REGION

TAKE PART IN KARAMOJA CULTURAL EVENT AND DIALOGUE MEETING

KCD Event Poster designed by Petra and Oliver.

5^th Karamoja Cultural Day Event will be celebrated in Kaabong District from 28^th August to 1^st September, 2018. The event organized by Karamoja Cultural Association 2018 Kaabong Chapter (KCA2018KAABONG) in Collaboration with Kaabong District Local Government and Karamoja Cultura Association (KCA).

Karamoja Dialogue meeting on 31^st, August, 2018 will be held in Main Hall, Pope Paul memorial College, Kaabong Catholic Parish, Kaabong Town Council from 12:00PM to 5:00PM Ugandan time. The dialogue meeting will draw over 200 people from different parts of Karamoja including Teso and Lango community (Uganda), Turkana (Kenya), Toposa (South Sudan), Pokot and Samburu (Kenya), Masai (Tanzania and Kenya). The meeting is also attracting a number of local and international presenters and panelists who have gained interest in sharing presentations on various topics selected.

Theme of the year: With Unity and peace, we cherish our Culture for the Development of Karamoja -EMORIKINOS EKINYOMA EYOKOTAL TOPOLO KARIMOJONG

Karamoja dialogue meeting topics target participants: Peace, Security, Education, Pastoralism, Land, Tourism & Natural Resources sharing. The issues will be presented using both power point presentations and panel discussions. The participants of the Dialogue include; Elders (women and men), Students and Universities graduates, Kraal leaders, District local government representatives, NGO representatives, Ateker representatives, Religious institutions, Conservation agencies representatives, and Central Government representatives.

Interested Panelists and presenters should write their brief biography, topic and description of about 100 to 150 words, mode of presentation. KCA Kaabong Chapter and partners need more of panel discussions than power point presentations on certain topics like peace and security across border, Pastoralism and Land governance.

Entry is free of Charge for to all participants.

For further details about the Cultural event and dialogue meetings please write or contact us on +256784616870, +2567728335724 or send an email to kcakaabongchapter@gmail.com

                  

@KCA 2018 Kaabong Chapter

 Dialogue on NRM, peace and Security, Pastoralism and Education

ANNOUNCING THE DATES AND THE PROGRAMME

Summary 
 "With unity and peace, we cherish our culture for the development of Karamoja" - The fifth annual Karamoja Cultural Event 2018 will take place from 28th August to 1st September in Kaabong District in Uganda. The event is hosted by the Ateker group which comprise of Karamojong (Uganda), Turkana (Kenya), Toposa (South Sudan) and Nyangatom (Ethiopia). 

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EVENT DETAILS

Location:
Kaabong District

Dates:
28th August - 1st September 2018

Organising committee:
Karamoja Cultural Association 2018 Kaabong Chapter. In collaboration with Karamoja Cultural Association and Kaabong District Local Government.

Theme:
The theme of the year event: "With unity and peace, we cherish our culture for the development of Karamoja" - "EMORIKINOS EKINYOMA EYOKOTAL TOPLOO KARIMOJONG”.

Karamoja Dialogue topic: 
Peace, Unity & Natural Resources

Articles & Papers:
The event is expected to attract pastoral communities from around the globe through contribution of articles on various areas of best practices and sharing of papers with scholars.

Expected visitors:
The event is expected to attract delegates from East African pastoralist communities: Karamojong, Teso, Langi (Uganda), Turkana, Samburus (Kenya), Nyangatom, Borana (Ethiopia), Masai (Kenya, Tanzania) and Toposa (South Sudan). 

TENTATIVE PROGRAMME OF THE EVENT 2018
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Day One: 28th August 2018
• Arrival and registration of participants
• Local artists entertain guests and advertise the occasion
• Opening ceremony and prayer service for peace, unity and • development In Karamoja
• Games and sports
• Entertainments
Day Two: 29th August 2018
• Arrival to the venue
• Tour to some cultural and tourism sites
• Reporting back to station
• Entertainments
Day Three: 30th August 2018
• Arrival to the venue
• Key note presentations from identified institutions
• Dialouge
• Grand lunch
• Karamoja Cultural Night
Day Four: 31st August 2018
• Dialogue with council of elders
• Grand lunch with elders
• Setting foundation stone for the museum
• Group entertainments
• Akiriket night (Intersession by council of elders)
Day Five: 1St September 2018
• Arrival of all groups to the venue
• Entertainments interlude
• Arrival of invited guest
• Entertainment interlude
• Arrival of guest of honour
• Traditional displays
• Singing of the anthems
• Briefing (protocol)
• Key note speeches
• Award of medals
• Celebrations continue until down and departure at will

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ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
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CALL FOR ARTICLES: KARAMOJA CULTURAL ASSOCIATION

KCA FRONT LINE MAGAZINE: CALL FOR ARTICLES 1ST MAY TO 3RD AUGUST, 2018

KARAMOJA CULTURAL DAY, 2018 KAABONG CHAPTER

Date 28th, August, 2018 to 1st, September, 2018

Karamoja region has for long been known for its extreme marginalization and poverty index. And indeed there have been many periodic severe disruptions to the survival and livelihood systems of almost all communities in the region resulting from people’s vulnerability. The growing modern cultural disparities and confusing moral values are checking the traditional and cultural practices and cherished values.

https://web.facebook.com/groups/pastoralistforum/ https://www.linkedin.com/feed/Call for Articles-Front-line Magazine- Karamoja Cultural Association 2018 Kaabong Chapter

Introduction: Karamoja Cultural Association (KCA) is a cultural institution registered in Uganda and located in Karamoja region. KCA historically has been celebrated in Kampala the capital City of Uganda under the guise of the Karamoja Cultural Day out. It was later in 2014, celebrated in Moroto District of Karamoja sub region after decry from Karamoja elders and Elites.

Karamoja Cultural Association 2018 Kaabong Chapter calls for multidisciplinary class of people who have key interest to publish articles on wide range topics that are critical for achievement of sustainable development Goals. It will be peer reviewed, and published by KCA Kaabong Chapter Frontline Magazine by July, 2018.

The publication produced by KCA 2018 Kaabong Chapter will be disseminated widely across the globe and also in its website showing more visibility to the authors. The Editorial Board invites articles on the realities of Karamoja Culture. It will be disseminating Cultural information with links to peace and security in pastoral area, The state of the environment in Livestock corridors, pastoralism and culture, Culture and Conservation of wildlife, practice and policy knowledge on Culture, Culture and Gender disparities, Karimojong governance, Karamoja and Foreign Aid, Humanitarian emergencies in Karamoja, Natural resources, land and Agricultural systems in dryland areas in Karamoja. The primary findings will be used to inform current and future programmes and projects in Karamoja. Contributions from INGOs, NGOs, CBOS, FBOs, Governmental agencies, Business sector, Academia and Individual researchers are welcome. 

The publication of KCA 2018 Kaabong Chapter next edition will reflect on the Theme: With Unity and peace, we cherish our Culture for the Development of Karamoja -EMORIKINOS EKINYOMA EYOKOTAL TOPLOO KARIMOJONG. 

Main Thematic Topics for Articles: Culture in Karamoja, Pastoralism, Conservation (Wildlife, Forestry and Traditions), Tourism, Land Tenure in Pastoralists socities, Food Security, Livestock Markets, Mobile technology, Governance (Traditional and Formal), Humanitarian aid (Foreign Aid), Climate Change and Natural Resources, Extractives (Mineral exploration), Education in pastoralists societies, Peace and Security, tourism and Mobile Technology.  

We prefer and encourage articles of maximum 2-3 pages long, with coloured photos. Please send your manuscripts (Articles) by email to the following address; kcakaabongchapter@gmail.com 

NOTE: For KCA 2018 Kaabong Chapter to publish your article small non-refundable fee of UGX100,000Shs equivalent to 28.12USD will be charged per article. The manuscripts will be published after successful review by the Karamoja Cultural Association 2018 Kaabong Chapter editorial committee and therefore the Authors shall be notified for purposes of clarity on certain information provided in the manuscripts. Articles should be linking to the theme of the event which states as: With Unity and peace, we cherish our Culture for the Development of Karamoja -EMORIKINOS EKINYOMA EYOKOTAL TOPLOO KARIMOJONG. 

Deadline is from 4th, May 2018 to 3rd August, 2018 17:00 Ugandan/ East African time.

For more information regarding the call for articles please research us using the emails and telephone contacts below; Contact person for receiving information:

·         Lolem Francis +256786546205 lolemfrancis76@gmail.com Chairperson Research Committee

·         Lolem Charles  +256774397911  aclolem@gmail.com Secretary Research Committee

·         Loupa Pius      +256392126791  loupadado@gmail.com Media Secretary Research Committee.

Executive Body:Contact: Lomoe Simon Peter Lokure +256772343367, simonlomoe@gmail.com  -Chairperson Karamoja Cultural Association 2018 Kaabong Chapter .

You can find us on WhatsApp by writing your message to +256784616870 and you can also find us on Facebook groups using the link: Karamoja Cultural Association Kaabong Chapter 

You can contact or send your articles to: kcakaabongchapter@gmail.com 

LABELS: CULTURE LAND NATURAL RESOURCES AND GOVERNANCE PASTORALISM