Solidarity with South Sudan
‘Now things are better’ for women in South Sudan village
When Juliana John sees the newborn piglets in her garden, she thinks about how they’ll help her children continue in school. Like all the families in Riimenze, in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria State, John has struggled with keeping her family alive and safe amid massive violence and repeated displacement. A key to her survival, she…
With your help, humanitarian needs met
The Solidarity Agricultural Project in Riimenze experienced armed robbery on Oct. 29, 2021. This has shaken the staff and put the projects on hold for nearly two months. Since 2013, 80 acres have been cleared by hand, in an effort to develop a demonstration farm using appropriate and sustainable technology. The priorities for this project…
Join us for an evening with John Grisham
World-renowned author John Grisham spoke with Sister Joan Mumaw, IHM, president and CAO of Friends in Solidarity, on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. Eastern. John is the author of 37 novels, one work of nonfiction, a collection of stories, and seven novels for young readers. His novel “Sooley,” published in April 2021, tells the…
Letter from Fr. Mike in Malakal
Camp of Malakal, August 12, 2021 I have been in the United Nations camp for Internally Displaced People since November 2014. There are now as of today 33,000 people living in the camp in plastic sheeting tents or in small tin roof structures very close to one another. There have been some cases of the…
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.…