South Sudan
Midwifery student Achol Andrew
Achol Andrew, 23, is a third year midwifery student at the Catholic Health Training Institute (CHTI) in Wau, South Sudan. Sister Joan visited with her last week and took this video: Achol has has two brothers and five sisters. “Life back home has been difficult. Nobody is able to help me continue my education. My…
Nursing student Margaret Namoyo
Margaret Namoyo, 24 years old, is a nursing student at Catholic Health Training Institute (CHTI) in Wau, South Sudan. Sister Joan visited with her last week and took this video: Margaret is from Juba. She has three brothers and two sisters. As she narrates her story, she begins to cry, especially when she talks about…
Sister Joan in South Sudan
Very special greetings to all of the supporters of Solidarity with South Sudan and Friends in Solidarity. I am in South Sudan visiting the projects that you support. Gratitude for your support of the work of Solidarity abounds. My first stop on the “tour” was a visit to Riimenze, a rural community served by the…
Message from Sister Joan
I am sending you a special message with an urgent request for prayers for the people of South Sudan. The government and opposition, who have been fighting since the end of 2013, have been engaged in implementing a peace agreement which is to result in a Transitional Government of National Unity, to be installed on…
Nurses, midwives offer healing, hope
Above photo: Clinical rotation at CHTI. Photo by Nyokabi Kahura Students at Solidarity’s Catholic Health Training Institute (CHTI) in Wau are being well prepared for a future in health care. “Evaluations from employers offer high praise for these graduates who are committed and competent, and thus, highly sought after as health care professionals,” said Sister…
Photos from Solidarity 2019 assembly
Solidarity with South Sudan recently held its annual assembly for staff and board members. Maryknoll Lay Missioner Gabe Hurrish, who works at Solidarity Teacher Training College, shared these photos from the gathering.