Dr. Evan Atar Adaha, A Pan-African Hero, Inspires Our Tatu City Primary & International Novaneers At STEAM Innovation & Career Week.
In our mission to develop generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African century, Nova Pioneer believes in inspiring students through the stories and actions of pan-African heroes. On Friday, 14th March 2025, at this year’s Tatu City Primary & International STEAM Innovation & Career Week, Executive Principal Christine Kathurima welcomed Dr. Evan Atar Adaha to the campus for a day of inspiring conversations with Novaneers.
This year’s STEAM Innovation & Career week theme was – Healthy Heroes: STEAMing Towards a Healthier World. With this theme in mind, who better to host than Dr. Atah Adaha? Dr. Adaha is a distinguished South Sudanese surgeon and humanitarian known for his unwavering efforts and dedication to providing crucial medical care in one of the world’s most challenging environments; Maban Referral Hospital, the only surgical facility serving the conflict-ridden region of Maban County in South Sudan.
Dr Adaha’s visit was especially meaningful to our school community as one of our Grade 4 homerooms is proudly named in his honour. The students were excited to meet and connect with Dr. Adaha and hear about his experiences, motivations, and inspiration while serving as the medical director and chief surgeon at Maban Referral Hospital. He truly embodies our culture principle of Servant Leadership, and his insights on courage, hope, and the resilience of the human spirit left the students deeply inspired and motivated.
Following an intimate interaction with Grade 4 Adaha students, Dr. Adaha addressed the entire school in a heartfelt and powerful keynote speech, capping our STEAM Innovation & Career Week. His words on the importance of compassion, perseverance, and commitment to others had a profound impact on Novaneers. He resonated deeply with the students and teammates and reminded everyone of the difference one individual can make, even in the face of adversity. He encouraged our students to embrace their passions and reminded them that they hold the power to change the future and rise as compassionate and impactful leaders.
Dr. Evan Atar Adaha was named the 2018 winner of UNHCR’s Nansen Refugee Award. He has often risked his life to provide life-altering medical care and through his tireless efforts, selflessness, and humanity, saved countless lives and provided hope in one of the world’s most critical conditions. His dedication to serving vulnerable communities in the face of unimaginable adversity will continue to inspire our students and offer a real-life example of Servant Leadership.
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