Land is Found!
Africa Sunrise Communities has acquired land in Bor, Jonglei State, South Sudan. We have some early photographs of the land to share today. There will be a few more images, of the cleared land, to share in the next few days.
News and Updates
January Trip — Part 2 — Family
This is one of three blogs in a series, sharing highlights of my trip to South Sudan in January 2018. The series includes Part 1: Fortune, Part 2: Family, and Part 3: Future. Thank you for sharing this journey with me! ~Jacob The second important group of people I met was my own family. When […]
January Trip — Part 1 — Fortune
This is one of three blogs in a series, sharing highlights of my trip to South Sudan in January 2018. The series includes Part 1: Fortune; Part 2: Family; and Part 3: Future. Thank you for sharing this journey with me! ~Jacob Like Nehemiah in the Old Testament, the Lord placed a burning desire in […]
A Dream for South Sudan
We are at the doorway to our ministry in South Sudan, and I am filled with gratitude for your willingness to listen to my story and to be our partners. Now I ask you to consider what your part in this endeavor might be.
Bluegrass Refugee Voices
On September 19, 2017, Jacob was interviewed on Lexington Community Radio for the Bluegrass Refugee Radio Show.
Our Mission to Kiryandongo Refugee Camp
After visiting Kiryandongo Refugee Camp, Africa Sunrise Communities has a renewed focus and mission to help the refugees and increase access to education.
Navigating Cultural Diversity
My classmates’ confusion about scarification and my culture caused me much anguish. My book is the solution. The Lost is Found: A “Lost Boy’s” Story of Faith, Hope, Charity, and Love tells my story of becoming a “Lost Boy.”
Traveling to Uganda!
Jacob Guot has begun his travels to Uganda to lay the groundwork for ASC’s involvement in the Bweyale Camp.
Jacob’s Book is Now Available!
“The Lost is Found: A Lost Boy’s Story of Faith, Hope, Charity, and Love” is now available in paperback from Amazon.
A Nation of Refugees
One of the leaders in the refugee camps has written to Jacob to report that the camps at Kirangdongo and Yumba have been closed. Food shortages are severe; lack of leadership is hindering food rations from getting to those who need them most.