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“We are in motion!” This is my new favorite saying. For much of this first half of this year Lual and I found ourselves so busy with school and work that we wondered if we were making any headway with SSHCO.
Because our schedules are so tight we have to limit our travel and speaking engagements. However, as you can see, (left column) we are still getting around.
Recently a lot of things have begun to fall into place for SSHCO. I (Jacob) have been waiting to hear when my citizen test would be scheduled. Finally, after months of waiting JULY 1 is the date. Passing that test will permit me to apply for a passport then Lual and I can get ready to travel to Southern Sudan .
The IRS has requested additional information related to our application to be recognized by the as a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization. We are working on formulating our response to them.
In the last 10 weeks SSHCO has received or learned of pledged donations surpassing $10,000!
We are getting closer and closer to our goal of raising $50,000 for the start up costs of building, equipping, supplying, and manning a health clinic in the village of Maar in Southern Sudan.
Like I said, “We are in motion!” but that motion has force behind it. Your prayers, donations, and encouragement is helping to keep us in motion! Many, many thanks!
Jacob’s story on graduating from Spring Arbor University was featured WLNS-TV in Lansing, Mich.
A major achievement for a local man who came to Michigan for opportunity. He’s one of thousands of boys that escaped the civil war in Sudan seven years ago. For every student in these rows of blue, graduation is a big step in their journey through life. Jacob Atem, Sudan Refugee: “Today it’s a big day, I’m graduating from college at Spring Arbor University.” but for Jacob Atem, graduation isn’t just part of the journey it’s the destination he never thought he’d reach.
Jacob recently spoke at the Edgewood United Church of East Lansing on Sudan and Darfur. His story was featured in the Lansing State Journal.
The Edgewood United Church of East Lansing and the community joined together to raise awareness and money for the people of Darfur, a region of the Sudan that has been torn apart by a five-year civil war.
Recently, Jacob got a chance to speak at Oakland University in Oakland, Mich. He was featured in The Oakland Post.
Oakland University students and faculty celebrated the first Step Up! Festival on Saturday, April 5 to help raise awareness and money for the crisis in Darfur.
The event, co-sponsored by Hand In Hand and OU’s Anthropology Club, featured a performance by Akwaaba Drum Ensemble. There was also a “garage sale” fundraiser held, which included the silent-auctioning of autographed items sent by prominent people like Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow, rock band Dashboard Confessional and comedian Rob Paravonian.
However, the main features of the evening were the award-winning documentary “God Grew Tired of Us: The Lost Boys of Sudan” and guest-speaker Jacob Atem, one of the Lost Boys of Sudan who were invited to immigrate to America after being displaced from his home in South Sudan as a young boy.
Southern Sudan Health Care Organization is an organization created to provide relief and support to the people of Southern Sudan. Started by Jacob Atem, one of the Lost Boys of Sudan, his vision is to raise funds to build a medical clinic to serve the needy in Southern Sudan.
SSHCO is a non-profit organization co-founded by Jacob Atem and David Deng on March 27, 2008. Jacob and David are two of the Lost Boys of Sudan who came to America in 2001. Jacob is a senior pre-medical student at Spring Arbor University and David is a junior economics student with specialization in international development at Michigan State University.
SSHCO’s Mission Statement
The Southern Sudan Healthcare Organization has been set up to support the people of Southern Sudan by providing healthcare facilities, education in healthcare and sanitation, and assist in the provision and delivery of healthcare supplies.
Contact SSHCO
Feel free to meet Jacob, learn about the vision of SSHC, and donate to the cause. If you have questions, please contact us.
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