10 Years of Independence
10 years of Independence: Rising Again
Celebrating 10 years of independence in South Sudan with a poem by Fr. Mike Bassano, MM. “Time is NOW for | Seeking lasting peace | demanding justice | desiring new life | envisioning brighter future | trusting in God’s presence | guiding faith filled journey | to this present day…” Watch video of Fr. Mike…
We are from South Sudan
“Teachers are role models and peace builders” — John Dau, graduate of Solidarity Teacher Training College. “Solidarity has worked diligently to heal the wounds of war and to reconcile people of diverse tribes” — Sister Joan Mumaw, IHM, president and CAO of Friends in Solidarity. Watch video Help us train more teachers in South Sudan.…
Certifying teachers in South Sudan
Solidarity with South Sudan offers a 32-week teacher certification program, after school and during holidays, in various areas of the country. More than 250 teachers employed by the Ministry of Education have been certified through this program by the Solidarity Teacher Training College. Tutors have also been trained to administer this program under the supervision…
Training teachers in South Sudan
Graduates of Solidarity Teacher Training College are making a difference as primary school teachers in South Sudan. “These young adults come from a war-torn country. However, they are hopeful… Education is the key to a new future.” — Sister Dusty Farnan, OP, Friends in Solidarity board member. Watch video message from Sister Dusty
Pastoral ministry provides healing, hope
The Solidarity Pastoral Team at Good Shepherd Peace Center in Kit offers retreats, ongoing formation for priests, and training for catechists. Trauma accompaniment is an important aspect of pastoral work in this war-ravaged country. Solidarity with South Sudan provides expertise, workshops and follow-up to numerous groups, preparing and empowering agents of continuity in this healing…
Midwife grateful for ‘strong foundation’ from CHTI
Alia Beatrice Peter is a 2017 graduate of Solidarity with South Sudan’s Catholic Health Training Institute (CHTI) in Wau. Previously, she had been a nursery school teacher in Kuron. Now a trained midwife, she has returned to work in the Kuron Health Clinic located some 280 kilometers (174 miles) from Kapoeta Town. Beatrice says that…