Testimonials
Dr. Akuch is an exemplary academic. I have worked with Akuch on her Masters and her PhD research as a supervisor. She is professional and respectful. But she is also determined both to get her important work done and to challenge the systemic issues in law and academic scholarship that alienate, silence and further disadvantage. Akuch's work is fuelled by a powerful generosity and commitment to social justice. It has been more than a pleasure to work with Akuch, I have learnt from her decolonial approach to research and analysis. Thank you Akuch!
- Dr Kirsty Duncanson. Senior Lecturer
Learning about healthy and respectful relationships has never been so fun! Dr. Akuch truly understands how to work with young people on sensitive matters such as violence among peers and in intimate relationships.
Dr. Akuch delivered the session efficiently and with real practical examples, which the young people loved. She is the right person to call upon if you are looking for someone with evidence-based knowledge, cultural-specific awareness, and digital-based young people nuances.
- Alor Deng. CEO – Community Org
Girl Chat had the privilege of featuring Dr. Akuch as a guest speaker in our online forum on the topic of toxic masculinity and toxic femininity in 2021. Dr. Akuch’s insights sparked thought-provoking discussions as the young people in attendance were challenged to examine deeply engrained gender and social norms.
Despite the difficult subject nature, Dr. Akuch navigated through concepts such as the roots of toxic masculinity and femininity, its manifestations in everyday life and the influence of cultural ideologies with clarity and sensitivity, fostering an open and safe space for dialogue.
- Sobur Dhieu. Secretary - Girl Chat
Dr. Akuch took part in a moderated discussion as part of Lander & Rogers' 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, speaking about the challenges experienced by individuals and communities from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds when seeking family violence support. Dr. Akuch drew on her extensive experience as a family violence practitioner and a researcher and shared findings from her research, which proposed culturally appropriate policy reform to overcome drivers of family violence and reduce victimisation. In providing a unique insight into the family violence system and its complex intersections with culture, migration and the law, Dr. Akuch enhanced the cross-cultural understanding of our people in attendance and contributed to our lawyers’ continuing professional development.
- Jo Renkin. Lawyer – Private Law Firm
Akuch Kuol Anyieth charts in measured, vivid writing a most extraordinary life in many ways, she’s bravely examining the contrasting worlds she’s experienced, with determination and remarkable poise.
- Age (Australia)
We had a very successful 16 days of Activism event this morning, with Akuch delivering an amazing speech and overview of her work and experiences.
- Janelle Philips. Community Development Office - Local Government.
Dr. Akuch was excellent in her delivery. She continuously delivered stellar outcomes, not even a pandemic could slow her down. We worked together in local government during very uncertain times during a pandemic. I found Akuch to be resourceful, driven, and with razor-sharp focus. She is an expert in her sector and cares deeply about her practice. I learnt a great deal while working with Dr. Akuch, she would often help me with co-facilitation, coach individuals, manage conflict all while challenging me in gentle and probing ways to think more deeply about our work. It was an immense privilege to work alongside Dr. Akuch.
- Tizita Yohannes. Policy Officer - State Government
I have had the pleasure of working with Akuch as part of Brimbank City Council. Dr. Akuch was instrumental in providing cross-cultural exchange through workshops and focused group discussions.
These initiatives have not only developed trust, hope, and confidence through learning and sharing from each other, but have also led to the development of cohesive teams, further partnerships, and funding opportunities through a community-centered and collective impact approach.
- Mohammed Isah. Coordinator - Local Government
Dr. Akuch has been very active as a consultant in our organisation. Her knowledge and drive to improve family violence prevention programs for CALD men is unwavering. Her passion and expertise in working with perpetrators of family violence with traumatic histories have transformed our services. Dr. Akuch is a highly committed, hardworking, honest consultant with evidence-based approaches to service provision improvement and a supportive community member. It would be a privilege for any organisation to work with Akuch.
- Deng Kor. Managing Director - Community Org
As a consultant for Cohealth, Dr. Akuch has played a pivotal role in our community engagement efforts, particularly within the South Sudanese community.
Akuch draws upon her lived experience, cultural, linguistic, and academic expertise to organise and facilitate trauma-informed, community-led projects that are culturally safe and accessible. Her passion and dedication for effective service provision with migrant and refugee communities is unwavering making her a true asset to any team.
- Jasmine Phillips. Bicultural Program Lead – Health Organisation
Dr. Akuch is an advocate, researcher, educator, and professional of the highest calibre. Her dedication to education, family violence, and research reflects her professional commitment, which is woven into her values. In my work with Akuch, she has dedicated her time to empowering young people in custodial settings to tell their stories in the most accessible form because every story is powerful when told authentically.
Akuch’s literature has empowered communities and individuals who are made to feel voiceless, to feel seen and heard without retelling their trauma and hardship, and to receive the support they need. Additionally, Akuch’s workshops contextualise and simplify sensitive themes and topics, often concluding with a powerful takeaway for the audience. Akuch’s unwavering support for families and dedication to empowering the next generation with education is both impactful and unquestionable. I would recommend Akuch for any training and workshops with young people.
- Sebit Okeny. Manager - Youth Juvenile Detention.
Dr. Akuch has visited our school on numerous occasions leaving our students buzzing for days and weeks. She is well informed, compassionate, and considered. Importantly, she understands her audience. Akuch is reliable, pays attention to detail and is incredibly generous and engaging. It has been an immense privilege to work with her and I look forward to future collaboration with Parkville College.
- Areej Nur. Manager - Youth Juvenile Detention
Dr. Akuch is an exemplary consultant. Dr. Akuch and her team are brilliant at what they do. The project they evaluated for us was refunded because of their skills and attention to detail, which could have been unnoticeable. Thank you, Dr. Akuch. We recommended you and your team to all our stakeholders and other community organisations.
- Omphile Lubanzi. Project Manager – Community Org. Cape Town, South Africa
