Solidarity with 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…
Building capacity in Riimenze
Solidarity with South Sudan’s Sustainable Agricultural Project works to secure livelihoods. The farm in Riimenze employs 34 local farmers, and 80 more workers from the surrounding communities. It provides income opportunities, especially for women. Solidarity also runs a nutrition training program for women. In 2019, more than 40 tons of food were harvested from 75…
Building Capacity in South Sudan
In July 2021, Friends in Solidarity is celebrating 10 years of independence for South Sudan. Sister Joan invites you to join us in supporting the good work of Solidarity with South Sudan! Watch video message from Sister Joan