This Month: Behind the Scenes with Sylvester

Managing the business of the Diocese of Kadugli isn't easy. Ask Sylvester Philip. As Business Lead for the Diocese of Kadugli, Sylvester makes sure that the funds from Pax Dei for Nuba are distributed to the appropriate people and projects across the Nuba Mountains. He also coordinates quarterly reporting so that supporters in the U.S. know how funds are spent in Diocesan programs. He is also the project manager for the construction of the 80-acre Grace Secondary School campus, now well underway.

Sylvester first got involved as a volunteer in Juba while operating his own transportation business. Since June 2020, Pax Dei for Nuba has provided funds for Sylvester to serve the Diocese full time. In addition, the Diocese helped Sylvester attend and graduate from Uganda Christian University with a business administration degree. Travel to Nuba, and you will see Sylvester behind the scenes loading vehicles, troubleshooting, reading blueprints, and meeting with leaders far and wide to provide administrative support.

This year Pax Dei for Nuba will support Sylvester's efforts to streamline administration in the Diocese of Kadugli and improve communications between project leaders and external organizations. At the top of his priorities is the construction of Grace School and leading a financial accountability workshop where program leaders receive training on responsible financial practices.