Seeds of South Sudan

These two male and one female former refugees went straight to junior high school. Maketh Kulang, Arok Thuch and Akuang Majok are now studying at Roots Junior Academy. Thanks to the sponsors who made their dreams come true!

These 8 former South Sudanese refugees enrolled in Roots Primary Academy in January. They are happily attending classes in Nakuru, Kenya, sleeping in real beds, and learning in English at a top-notch boarding school. Thanks to generous sponsors who have changed their lives and given them a brighter future!

Join Us Sunday, Feb 1 from 1 to 3 pm for Valentines for Seeds of South Sudan - a party with heart -- in Westminster, CO north of Denver. Come for lunch, wine, a program to learn about Seeds' progress in educating our students and to buy African items. Bid on silent auction items including wine baskets, a massage, a restuarant gift certificate and more! Send us a message to RSVP. If you can't come, please donate here: https://seedsofsouthsudan.org/how-to-help/donate. The goal is to raise $5,000 to pay for vocational training in construction and plumbing.

Seeds Chef Anoon Kuol was able to offer three kinds of meat at the Day celebration, thanks to a generous donation from a long-time sponsor. His gift was so large, Seeds was able to add extra food to a second celebration after Christmas and a third "Back to School" meal after New Year's Day. Our Roots Academy students returned to school January 6 and the high school students are returning over several days. Thanks to all our donors in 2025!

Congratulations to Kuir Mayen Kuir for earning a Master's in Agricultural Economics from the of Nairobi this year. Celebrating with him are Dau Machar Jok, left, and Garang Manyok Garang, who hold seminary degrees and are pursuing a master's in theology so they can earn a living teaching in a South Sudan seminary. The three grew up together in Seeds and are dedicated to rebuilding their country.

Congratulations to university grads Kuany Deng Majok and Abit Atem Dau Kuany ("Kwine" - center left and right) for earning a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Nairobi. Both need to complete an attachment " (internship) with a law firm. Abit has been serving with a Kenyan law firm for several months. Qualified attorneys are really needed in South Sudan where corruption is a problem.

Thanks to all supporters who have donated to Seeds for Giving Tuesday and Colorado Gives Day. Seeds had a Very Good month!

Four of the 15 Seeds high school grads attended a welcome ceremony with the elders at the Guolyar Internally Displaced Persons Camp. The grads are spending a service year in South Sudan. They are helping teach the children in the camp and raise crops. This Seeds tradition helps our students reconnect with South Sudanese culture and see the challenges they will face in their home country. Please remember Seeds on by donating via coloradogives.org by December 9. The CGD foundation augments donations from an incentive fund.

Here are 9 of the 15 Seeds high school grads who are spending a service year in South Sudan. They will teach students in local schools and help with crops and cattle. Seeds sends our high school grads for up to a year of service so they can see conditions there and connect with extended family in their country.

Come hear Lojo Lokonobei and Tom Pond THIS Sunday from 12:15 to 2:00 pm at Montview Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia Street in Denver at Seeds' Annual Luncheon. South Sudanese leader Lojo will describe current conditions in Kakuma. Tom, Seeds treasurer and a sponsor, will describe our progress and how you can get involved.

Come hear Lojo Lokonobei Sunday Nov. 2 at Seeds' Annual Luncheon, starting at 12:15 pm at Montview Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia St in Denver. Like Seeds' founder, Lojo was a South Sudanese refugee who spent nearly 10 years in the Kakuma Refugee Camp. You'll learn more about the situation in Kakuma where the end of USAID led to devastating cuts for food. Then, Tom Pond will give an update on Seeds progress in educating South Sudanese orphans.
Please join us and bring a friend! RSVP at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0448AEAE2FA4F58-59492671-cultivation.