Relief: Help for Those in Need
South Sudan has a complex history, culminating in the largest refugee crisis in Africa and the third largest in the world, with nearly 2.4 million people having fled the ongoing conflict and violence to seek safety in other countries, according to UNHCR. For those who remain in South Sudan, the lingering impact of post-war trauma…
The country of South Sudan is facing a severe humanitarian crisis. Of the 11 million people who live in the country, 7.7 million are food insecure and 2.2 million have been internally displaced. Ongoing economic and political unrest, violent conflict, flooding, and severe drought are wreaking havoc on the well-being of countless children, families, and…
We want to share a story with you about one of the employees of the chicken project our local partner, Pastor Thomas, started in the Kiryandongo Refugee Camp. John, a 17-year-old from South Sudan, lost his father in the ongoing civil war in his home country. Struggling with grief and her own battle of addiction,…
The Kiryandongo Refugee Camp in Uganda currently hosts over 60,000 refugees who have fled the effects of war in their home countries. Like our local partner, most of those living in this camp are from South Sudan and have tried to escape the civil war there. Though entering into a more stable country can bring…
Our local partner in Uganda, Pastor Thomas, has found a way to truly love his neighbor as himself—to meet those around him exactly where they are at and care for their needs in a tangible way. From South Sudan, he and his family fled the ongoing war and found safety in the neighboring country of…
In the heart of Kenya, Mission to Unreached People (MUPE) is working tirelessly to address physical and spiritual poverty in the country. Through its team of dedicated missionaries, MUPE focuses on empowering communities through education, health, and church development. However, the organization has historically struggled to cover the costs of their ministry and to provide…
In August of 2022, we launched a campaign to raise the funds to build an additional classroom for the All-Girls School in Pokot, Kenya. This came after 18 girls finished their first school year, and the enrollment for the following year exceeded the amount of space currently available. We are so thankful for your generous…
After a recent partner visit to South Sudan, we are excited to share with you that the tech hub project in the capital city of Juba has made major strides in its development. The vision for the tech hub came from our local partner who desperately desires to restore hope to the youth in his…
My name is Bikonzi, and I am the Coordinator of Strategic Projects here at Mission ONE. I work directly alongside our local partners as they are serving and meeting the needs of their communities. A few months ago, I had the honor of visiting our local partners in South Sudan. I left feeling inspired by…
We were never intended to live in poverty, divided against one another, with little hope for peace, yet that is what most marginalized communities around the world are facing. This is why our local indigenous partners spend their time and resources engaging with these communities in order for them to feel known and seen in…
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