Founded August 2025 · South Sudan
Elevating Women
Who Build
South Sudan
SSWIBEis a professional collective of female architects, planners, and engineers shaping the future of South Sudan's built environment — with visibility, equity, and purpose.
In Partnership With
Skills & Leadership
African Union Commission
Urban SettlementsWhat We Do
A Robust Ecosystem for Women in the Built Environment
Designed to sharpen skills, foster community, and unlock career opportunities.
01 / MENTORSHIP
Mentorship & Career Advocacy
Structured mentorship pairing young professionals with industry veterans to navigate real career challenges.
02 / EMPLOYMENT
Employment & Opportunities
A shared job board actively bridging the economic gap — already securing new work for our members.
03 / CONTINUOUS
Continuous Educational Growth
Connecting members with ALX Africa short courses to sharpen technical and leadership skills.
04 / KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge Sharing & Media
The 'She Builds' podcast hosting deep-dive conversations on issues facing women in the industry.
05 / MONTHLY
Monthly Webinars
Renowned architects, civil engineers, and academics addressing the professional hurdles our members face.
06 / QUARTERLY
Quarterly Physical Events
In-person gatherings every three months to deepen professional networks and community bonds.
Our Origin
Building Visibility, Not Just Structures
SSWIBE was founded to close a critical gap — the absence and isolation of women in professional gatherings and leadership spaces across South Sudan's built environment.
Our Network
A Network That Opens Doors
From mentorship to a shared job board, SSWIBE equips members with the connections and resources to advance in architecture, planning, and engineering.
Co-Founders
Core Programs
Active Podcast
Events Per Year
Our Leadership
The Founders Driving Change
Ropani Betty James Sadaraka
Co-founder | Strategic Director
Provides strategic leadership, fosters connections with international institutions, and ensures the network maintains the highest professional standards.
Annmarie Land
Co-founder | Director of Academic Inclusion & Human Development
Bridging education, professional opportunity, and gender equity in the South Sudanese built environment.
Winny Raymond Pita Lagu
Co-founder | Director of Financial Strategy
Drives economic empowerment through financial literacy, scaling practices, and securing strategic commercial partnerships.
Our Team
Cholhok Kuar
Creative Engagement Coordinator
Podcast host and curator of SSWIBE's public programming and quarterly physical experiences.
Akuot Chol Wal
Lead Student Ambassador
Primary liaison between student members, academic institutions, and the executive board.
Salma Tondura Ali
Social Media & Digital Communications Manager
The digital voice of SSWIBE — moving the network from hidden group to visible, valued collective.
Community Voices
What Our Members Are Saying
Real voices from women reshaping South Sudan's built environment.
“SSWIBE gave me a mentor and a community I didn't know I needed in this industry.”
@ayend_builds
“For the first time, I felt seen as a professional — not an exception.”
@amani_plans
“The job board alone changed the trajectory of my career.”
@lucia_arch
Join the Movement
Shape the Future of South Sudan Together
The future of architecture is inclusive. SSWIBE is redefining what is possible for women in South Sudan — proving that when we include each other, the entire industry elevates.
SSWIBE Membership
For female architects, planners, engineers, and students
Questions? info@sswibe.space