Other domestic grassroots efforts inspired by the Lost Boys of Sudan:
(Note: this list is not comprehensive. Please tell us about your group by emailing sudanrowan@yahoo.com)
Aid Sudan – Houston, TX. Aid Sudan is an inter-denominational, non-profit organization serving the southern Sudanese in several targeted locations in Sudan and through U.S. offices in Dallas, Houston and Nashville. http://www.aidsudan.org/ [Emphasis in Aweil, Bhar-el-Ghazal; Nasir, Upper Nile; Mvolo, Western Equatoria; Eastern Equatoria]
Friends Who Care – Calgary, Canada. A mission group that works in Mexico, this organization sponsors the Ruweng People’s Associations recent projects in Pariang.
http://www.friendswhocare.ca/NEW%20PROJECTS.htm [ Emphasis Pariang, Unity State]
HelpSudan
– Chicago, Ill. Goals are to establish learning facilities, recruit teachers
and provide school supplies as well as provide health resources and clean water.
http://helpsudaninternational.org/ [Emphasis in Bor, Jonglei State]
Hope for Humanity - Richmond, VA. Sponsors educational scholarships, schools and pastor training in South Sudan. http://hopeforhumanityinc.org [Emphasis in Rumbek, Lakes]
Jump Start Sudan – Olathe, KS. Provides survival and life-enhancing items (e.g. school supplies, blankets, mosquito nets, medical items, etc.); building clinic. http://www.jumpstartsudan.org/ [Emphasis in Akon, Bahr El Ghazal]
Rebuilding Hope – Bellevue, WA. Filmmaker Jen Marlowe seeks support for her documentary-in-progress, Rebuilding Hope: A Documentary Film About South Sudan. Proceeds from the film will emphasize education and health initiatives.
http://www.rebuildinghopesudan.org/ [Emphasis in Akon, Bahr El Ghazal]
Sudanese American
Orphaned Rehabilitation Organization
– Littleton, CO. Constructing an orphanage in Pariang.
http://www.saoro06.org/ [Emphasis in Pariang, Unity State]
The Valentino Achak Deng Organization – San Francisco, CA. Constructing schools in the home village of Valentino Achak Deng, the inspiration for the book, What is the What by Dave Eggars. http://www.valentinoachakdeng.org/ [Emphasis in Marial Bai, Northern Bahr al-Ghazal]
Water for Sudan – Rochester, NY. A Rotary partner and inspired by Salva Dut, this group sponsors well drilling in the dry season. Drilled 29 wells in 2008. http://www.waterforsudan.org/ [Emphasis varies]
The Wunlang School – Lynn, MA. Projects emphasize school building and clean drinking water. http://helpwunlang.org [Emphasis in Wunlang, Northern Bhar-el-Ghazal]
Organizations that Seek to Enhance the Lifestyles of Sudanese in USA
Gabriel’s Fund – Atlanta, GA. Provides funding for health, education and crisis assistance for Lost Boys in Atlanta.
The Lost Boys Foundation of Nashville – Nashville, TN. This group is “committed to the reunification and living enhancement of the Lost Boys of Sudan who have made Nashville their home” http://www.thelostboysfoundation.org/
Organizations with a specific scope that do work in Sudan
Winrock International – This group was created in 1985 with the merger of three institutions: the International Agricultural Development Service, the Winrock International Livestock Research and Training Center, and the Agricultural Development Council http://www.winrock.org
Christian Solidarity International -- CSI is a Christian human rights organization for religious liberty helping victims of religious repression, victimized children and victims of disaster. http://www.csi-int.org/
News and
Informational Sources
http://www.newsudanvision.com/
www.southsudan.net
http://www.gurtong.org/default.asp