As we shared a couple months ago, our outreach to Africa is in partnership with the Southern Sudan Healthcare Organization. They are expanding their reach in South Sudan, and we believe this is a God-given opportunity to effectively reach a new part of the world. STTW will distribute shoes at the existing health clinic in Maar as well as at new clinics and medical outposts that get setup. In over 10 years, SSHCO has grown tremendously, expanding capacity and aid services, including maternal healthcare. Now helping roughly 10,000 patients per month, they have truly established themselves as a beacon of hope and relief for the area. Here’s a peek at the core missions and goals of our wonderful, new partner.
SSHCO’s Mission Statement is to provide healthcare services, medical supplies and education to uplift the people of South Sudan and bring hope to where it is lost. The organization was started by two of the “Lost Boys of Sudan”. Together they drive the organization’s vision and message of a safer South Sudan through healthcare and education.
Since the clinic’s creation in 2008, it has provided new levels of health care to thousands of people for less than $5 a person, helping improve their quality of life. As the newly-formed country progresses, the Southern Sudanese people – 80% of which live in rural areas – need consistent and proper healthcare.
SSHCO enlists support from around the world, yet they also understand that true success will be realized when South Sudanese natives lead their communities by advocating for education, sustainability and ultimately, peace. Natives helping natives is a call to action for nation building by using opportunities as tools for change. SSHCO has FOUR main goals:
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- To continue providing (friendly) healthcare services via their clinic in Maar.
- To (effectively) steward a steady flow of funds to ensure patients receive the highest quality healthcare.
- To ensure wider access to healthcare across the country by providing resources to South Sudanese individuals hoping to pursue careers in the medical field.
- To build clinics focused on maternal healthcare to provide the best future for women and children.
The third partner in our mission recently published an eye-opening, inspirational article describing the very long journey taken by these “Lost Boys” and Jacob Atem, one of SSHCO’s founders. Jacob was also featured in a TedX video, where you can hear him tell more about his own story.
Again, thank you if you’ve already supported us, please keep us in your hearts and prayers as we continue our mission. We’re so excited about this opportunity to expand our reach to South Sudan!
Health Knows No Boundaries
Bringing health and hope to where it is lost.