A quick post to say that Jacob returned from South Sudan in mid-July after a successful two weeks in Juba and Bor Town. We have details to share in the coming weeks, but here are a couple of quick snapshots. He saw family, met with government leaders about permits and construction plans, and worshiped with the Episcopal Church community.
Read MoreThe next steps in Africa Sunrise Communities’ school-building project are underway. Executive Director Jacob Guot will arrive in South Sudan in a day or two. He will spend two weeks completing necessary steps for construction to begin.
Read MoreWe heard about the shoeshine boy in Bor in one of Jacob's accounts of his trip there last January. This enterprising youngster is one of Africa Sunrise's prospective students, insofar as he has expressed an interest in being in school but said his parents cannot afford to send him to school right now.
Read MoreYou could say that Africa Sunrise Communities is like the cripple who needed friends to bring him to Jesus. We need friends to bring our mission to new generation of South Sudan. Help us with a prayer. But also help us by spreading the word of our work and making a donation to support our work.
Read MoreIn their first meeting of 2018, the Africa Sunrise Communities (ASC) Board of Directors welcomed new members and approved conceptual plans for a new school in Bor, South Sudan. The school will be built on land recently acquired by ASC on the "Airport Road" in Bor. ASC announced their land acquisition on this page in April of this year, here. At their meeting on May 19th, the Board:
Read MoreThis is Bior. He is 9 years old and lives in Bor, Jonglei State, South Sudan. He is a busy and active youngster who spends time with his cousin, Kuai, and enjoys playing card games.
Read MoreThis is one of three blogs in a series, sharing highlights of my trip to South Sudan in January 2018, Part 1: Fortune, Part 2: Family, and Part 3: Future. Thank you for sharing this journey with me! ~Jacob
Read MoreAfrica 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.
Read MoreASC President Jacob Guot explains the current situation in the state of Jonglei, South Sudan.
Read MoreAs the world looked on the November 13 Paris attacks in horror, another horror was occurring in South Sudan. Rebel forces swept through Maar Village killing women, children, and the elderly without heed. ASC’s President, Jacob Thon Guot lost 23 family members and another 80 people in the village were wounded. Thousands of people have fled the area.
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