SSLP is here congratulating the people of Southern Sudan for their recent hard-won freedom from the central government’s (Northern Sudan) decades of oppression. For those who may not know, Southern Sudan has voted for total independence from the North in the last January’s referendum. This came as a result of two decades of civil war which took 2.5 million lives mainly from the South. The referendum results were announced on February 7, 2011 with 99% favoring independence. However, the formal declaration of independence will be on July 9, 2011. The success of the referendum and its results acceptance by the North has removes the uncertainty of war resumption between the two warring regions. Therefore, it was a freedom at last for the people of Southern Sudan.
Supporters of SSLP, the cause of the civil war was marginalization of the people of southern Sudan by the central government residing in the North. One of the effects of such marginalization is high illiteracy rate in the South. As of today, illiteracy stood in the range of 95 – 98% in the South Sudan. Such a staggering illiteracy rate in the 21 first century needs to be suppressed quickly if living conditions for the people of South Sudan had to change for better. This is where our helping hand is needed and the good news is that we are not starting from zero. We have already started in 2009 with construction materials on the ground and foundation for four classes constructed. However, we stuck there because we ran out of funds. The last couple years were difficult as a result of economic turmoil worldwide and still in recovery mote. However, we need to reenergize and push for its completion. The spirit of justly freed people of South Sudan will help us raise enough funds for the project. Please help SSLP to accomplish this worthwhile project we could find gratitude as we did something for the betterment of the world.
Request for Donation
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Dear Mr/Ms X,
South Sudan Education for Change (SSEC) is respectfully asking you for a $1- 53,000 donation to help support the Pabil Primary School Project. SSEC has the goal of raising $53,000, and your donation would take us closer to reaching our goal. To further this goal, SSEC has partnered with The Hope Alliance, a non-profit organization, which allows all donations to be tax deductible.
Goal
SSEC's goal is to increase the literacy level of children in the South Sudan community by providing a favorable learning environment for the children. Currently, classes are held outside, under trees. SSEC would like to build a school in which classes could be held.
The Role of SSEC
The role of SSEC, in partnership with the South Sudan community, is to help build a school by raising financial resources. Once the school building is completed classes would move indoors. 250-300 children would attend the school each year. The government of South Sudan has agreed to continue to provide and pay teachers and the community will maintain the day to day operation and maintenance of the school. SSEC's role would then be limited to providing supplies when needed.
Where We Are Today
Currently, SSEC had spent $30,000 on the project; specifically on building materials such as iron sheets, timbers, rods, cement, grabble, concrete, and blocks production. Another $53,000 is need for additional building materials and contractors. Construction has been delayed until additional funds can be raised. We hope to continue with the construction in December.
Benefit to the Community
Apart from providing a physical building to educate the children, the school would benefit the community in many additional ways. It could be used as a community center, providing a location for community development projects such as agriculture, small business, and health and sanitation trainings. The Diasporas could utilize the facility to transfer their knowledge and skills both when visiting home or by channeling their friends that are on humanitarian mission to the facility.
Thank you for considering a donation to our project and investing in the education of the children of South Sudan. Any donations should be made payable to The Hope Alliance, with a note indicating the "Solomon School Project." Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or visit our blog at http://www.solomonawan.blogspot.com/ to see progress on the project.Sincerely,
Solomon Awan
Managing Director
(801) 694-3048
- Solomon Mading Awan
- Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
- Solomon is originally from South Sudan. He is also the Executive Director for United Visions for Change.
Monday, February 28, 2011
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