Rescue Displaced Families in South Sudan

A report came in earlier this week that shows just how much your gifts are making a difference to South Sudanese families. These poor people have been through so much, many knowing nothing but war and violence, but thanks to your gifts and compassionate support, hope and healing is beginning to be seen.

This is no better illustrated by a simple road sign that appeared near one of the villages where displaced families are now calling home. The sign reads: Something Good Happening Here.

Over the past few months, your gifts have enabled drastic transformation. Here are just some of what has been able to happen thanks to you ...

Men and women ihave been eagerly participating in literacy classes where they are now learning to read and write. Though it may not seem like much to us, education, especially for a community of people who missed out on an opportunity to go to school during the civil war years, is a priceless gift.

These classes are empowering men and women wto consider starting small businesses and embracing other opportunities never before possible.

Another encouraging step has been seeing people who only a few months ago where lost, confused, and worried about their future, find hope in basic farming and fishing. Your gifts have actually taught more than 80 fishermen how to make fishing nets as well as environmentally safe techniques that will help them catch more fish without harming the rivers and ponds where they fish from.

Gardens are growing, children are going to school, and fishermen are bringing home nets full of fish. Yes, thanks to you, something good is definitely happening in South Sudan!