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For Michael O’Connor, a long-time Friends in Solidarity donor, giving was always important, but he wanted his contributions to have a true, lasting impact. After learning about the Solidarity Teacher Training College (STTC) and its mission to train educators in South Sudan, he realized that supporting teachers meant shaping an entire generation’s future.

"When I saw that my donation could help train a teacher who would go on to educate hundreds of children, I knew this was the kind of change I wanted to be part of."

Michael’s contributions helped fund scholarships for aspiring teachers, providing room, board, and essential teaching materials. One of those scholarships went to Mary, a young woman from a rural village who once believed she would never finish school, let alone become a teacher herself.

Today, Mary teaches a class of 50 students, many of whom are the first in their families to receive a formal education. Her story is just one example of how a single act of generosity can multiply across generations.

"Knowing that my support has reached someone like Mary—and that she, in turn, is shaping young minds—makes this the most meaningful gift I’ve ever given."

Through donors like Michael, Friends in Solidarity continues to turn generosity into opportunity, ensuring that every contribution fuels real, measurable change.