Fragile States Index
We are saddened to report that the Fragile States Index of 2015 lists South Sudan as the most fragile state in the world. Read about their findings here.
News
Torit Cathedral Update
Sudan Sunrise has received a moving letter inviting us to Torit to work on plans to restart the initiative led by Rudwan Dawod to use Muslim volunteers to rebuild the Torit Cathedral. Because of his leadership in this initiative, Rudwan was imprisoned in Sudan and tortured for helping to rebuild Christian churches. Rudwan has spoken openly of his experiences and why he believes he was and is continuing to do the right thing by […]
January 2016 Newsletter
Our January 2016 newsletter is here! It includes our annual 2015 report, updates on Daniel Deng Kuot Ministry, Torit Cathedral Project, the Yida Refugee Camp and the Walk to End Genocide, 2016, which will take place in DC this coming May. Thank You for Your Generosity! Thanks to your ongoing support, Sudan Sunrise was able to raise $321,209.65 for the year of 2015. Working with a small staff and large network of unpaid volunteers, […]
European Commission’s Report on South Sudan Crisis
The European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection branch has published a 2015 report on the crisis in South Sudan. Read more here.
When the Going Gets Tough
It’s an understatement to say the going is tough in South Sudan and Sudan. Over a million South Sudanese are displaced by internal tribal/political violence. In Sudan the Bashir regime continues to oppress the people of Darfur, the Nuba Mountains and elsewhere. Recently South Sudan was listed as the #1 “Most Fragile” country in the world. The “Most Corrupt” list has Sudan at #3 and South Sudan at #5. When governments fail, the tough […]
Building a Classroom in Diko Boma
Building a Classroom in Diko Boma Sudan Sunrise is starting Phase 2 of education in Diko Boma-building an official classroom to support education that is currently taking place under the shade of trees. Joseph Elionai and Repent Daya are heading the effort to raise money for the necessary supplies. Please visit the Diko Boma fundraising website to see videos by Joseph Elionai and Sudan/South Sudan expert Richard Parkins explaining the project. Click GIVE to […]
DC Walk to End Genocide
Join the DC Walk to End Genocide on April 26 The Darfur Interfaith Network, in partnership with Jewish World Watch, is hosting the very first DC Walk to End Genocide to raise awareness of genocides worldwide and support victims with funds raised. Sudan Sunrise has been actively helping to organize the even and garner support! The 2-mile walk begins at 2pm, and goes from behind the Holocaust Museum to the Martin Luther King […]