In April this year our orphanage lost 6 structures to a flatline wind event in Juba, South Sudan. Our boys and girls dorms, kitchen and 3 classrooms were destroyed. We have secured temporary housing offsite through December and are currently having our 1st through 3rd grade classes under trees in our compound. In August, we completed construction of a […]
Around September 20th, 2022 the well for our school went offline. This our only water source is we freely share it with our community. We hired a reputable contractor to investigate and the diagnosis was that our borehole needed repair. He began to work and soon all 99 pipes and the submersible pump were soon out of the ground. […]
https://youtu.be/gLfcC5bK51w The story from Juba is heavy with ripple effect consequences of war and climate change. PBS News Hour has produced a compelling video about the life conditions faced by families in sub-Saharan Africa, this includes Juba, South Sudan. The war in Ukraine has increased basic necessities like food. Climate change is being credited with drought coupled by recent flooding. […]
Enough to share. The well that supplies our orphanage was dug by support by Love the Hungry and it’s maintained by NOC. By God’s grace, we have enough to share. We have an hydrant installed that is accessible outside of our fence for the community. “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! 38 Anyone who believes in me may come […]
Juba Monitor: Our response to an article they published about NOC The Juba Monitor, a local news source in Juba, South Sudan wrote an article about our organization. Linking to that press article here is a way for us to acknowledge their recognition. We are grateful for their coverage in sharing our story. A few points of appreciation: We […]
PraiseWe we able to purchase 20 plots of land that connect to the 40 plots we already own. This not only gives us more space for buildings and play areas, but also increases our agricultural land. We are excited about growing more food for our children this year!!NeedOn the new property that we purchased, there is an unfinished building […]
Welcome Home! Our newsletter has been published. IF you missed it, this link is for you. There are success stories. There are updates our new home’s progress. There are pictures of our children. There is an invitation for you to join us in fundraising or in prayer. Thank you for your interest in what God is doing in Juba, […]
Play is the work of children https://youtu.be/Lqinu4otf4w Maria Montessori, one of the last century’s most brilliant educators, said that “play is the work of children.” I often quote her when speaking to groups of parents and teachers, and then add, “and young children are 100% employed, all the time.” A Word from Raffi (Children’s singer, entertainer and advocate) Nile […]
On this Thanksgiving day we celebrate the gift of care given by our incredible staff who serve our children. These men and women serve the children of Juba with daily gifts of love. I am reminded of the hymn: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing, specifically the phrase, “Let your loving-kindness bind my wandering heart to you.” Our staff […]
Storm Damage Student Housing and Classrooms 2023
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