Friends In Solidarity, Inc

Friends In Solidarity, Inc We work alongside local communities to build a future of peace and dignity.

Friends in Solidarity is a US-based Catholic nonprofit supporting education, healthcare, faith formation, pastoral leadership, and sustainable agriculture in South Sudan. US partner to Solidarity with South Sudan; supporting the work of Catholic religious priests, brothers and sisters as they train teachers, nurses, midwives, pastoral teams and farmers.

May the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and prosper the work of our hands. Psalm 90:17This Sunday, we give thanks ...
09/06/2026

May the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and prosper the work of our hands. Psalm 90:17

This Sunday, we give thanks for the many hands serving, teaching, healing and accompanying communities across . May their work continue to bear good fruit.

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Young people are at the center of a new four-year pastoral priority across Eastern Africa. AMECEA bishops are calling fo...
09/04/2026

Young people are at the center of a new four-year pastoral priority across Eastern Africa. AMECEA bishops are calling for greater youth participation, mentorship, education, and pastoral and psychosocial support, with South Sudan-Sudan among the member conferences.

This vision connects closely with FiS-supported pastoral care and trauma healing in .

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Explore our work:
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Bringing good things to light in Wau!Solar energy is helping keep the Catholic Health Training Institute powered 24 hour...
09/03/2026

Bringing good things to light in Wau!

Solar energy is helping keep the Catholic Health Training Institute powered 24 hours a day, supporting nursing and midwifery students as they prepare to serve communities across .

Through our partnership with Solidarity with South Sudan, FiS is proud to support healthcare education and lifesaving work that is helping create brighter futures across the region.

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Mr. Julius Kirwa knows what commitment to education looks like.While continuing his work with the Solidarity Teacher Tra...
09/02/2026

Mr. Julius Kirwa knows what commitment to education looks like.

While continuing his work with the Solidarity Teacher Training College, Julius completed his degree through the Open University, balancing demanding workdays, online study, assignments and challenges with internet access.

His dedication reaches well beyond his own studies. Over the years, Julius has traveled across South Sudan and into the Nuba Mountains, using many forms of transportation to meet prospective students and help connect them with opportunities in teacher education.

We celebrate Julius and the many people investing their knowledge, time and talents in the future of .

Read his story and catch up on more news from Friends in Solidarity in our August newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/solidarityfriends/news-from-south-sudan-august-2026

My help comes from the LORD,the maker of heaven and earth.Psalm 121:2On this Sunday, we hold the people of South Sudan a...
08/30/2026

My help comes from the LORD,
the maker of heaven and earth.
Psalm 121:2

On this Sunday, we hold the people of South Sudan and all who serve beside them in prayer. May the week ahead be guided by faith, hope, and care for one another.

Our silent impact reel brings together a decade of people, partnerships, and progress in South Sudan.Take a brief visual...
08/28/2026

Our silent impact reel brings together a decade of people, partnerships, and progress in South Sudan.

Take a brief visual journey through how far this shared mission has come and the milestones made possible by walking together.

Watch the impact reel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwoKA-Tm_C4

The August 2026 Friends in Solidarity newsletter highlights the people, partnerships, and practical work carrying this s...
08/26/2026

The August 2026 Friends in Solidarity newsletter highlights the people, partnerships, and practical work carrying this shared mission forward.

Inside this issue:

• Reflections from an Evening of Gratitude during the LCWR Assembly
• Educator Julius Kirwa’s journey of perseverance and professional growth
• Agricultural and nutrition education reaching families in Riimenze
• Regional news affecting women and children in South Sudan
• Two new videos marking ten years of partnership

Read News from South Sudan:
https://mailchi.mp/solidarityfriends/news-from-south-sudan-august-2026

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Young people across South Sudan are training to become teachers, nurses, midwives and community leaders. We applaud thei...
08/23/2026

Young people across South Sudan are training to become teachers, nurses, midwives and community leaders. We applaud their commitment to learning, serving and strengthening their communities.

Sebit Oliver’s story is one example. After losing loved ones who could not access proper medical care, he pursued nursing at the Catholic Health Training Institute in Wau. Despite setbacks and rejected applications, he continued working toward his goal of becoming a qualified healthcare professional.

Sebit’s journey reflects the promise and purpose of South Sudan’s younger generation.

Read his story:

https://solidarityfriends.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CHTI-CS-Sebit-Oliver-27-Nursing-Student.pdf

Anthony Friday teaches more than 50 children in a single classroom at St. Dominic Savio Nursery School in Riimenze. It i...
08/22/2026

Anthony Friday teaches more than 50 children in a single classroom at St. Dominic Savio Nursery School in Riimenze. It is a demanding reality, but his focus remains firmly on what education makes possible.

A graduate of Solidarity Teacher Training College, Anthony has watched children grow in confidence, develop a sense of belonging and become role models for younger students. He sees education as a path toward a more peaceful future for .

Read Anthony’s story and learn how teacher education, supported by Friends in Solidarity through our partnership with Solidarity with South Sudan, reaches far beyond the classroom.

https://solidarityssudan.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Nursery-School-in-Riimenze-Anthony-Friday-A5.pdf

During An Evening of Gratitude at the 2026 LCWR Assembly, Sr. Joan Mumaw, IHM, and Sr. Pat Eck, CBS, reflected on the w...
08/19/2026

During An Evening of Gratitude at the 2026 LCWR Assembly, Sr. Joan Mumaw, IHM, and Sr. Pat Eck, CBS, reflected on the women and children of South Sudan and the shared commitment that carries this work forward.

Watch their reflection: https://youtu.be/pbWxe3__IVU

Learn more at solidarityfriends.org.

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