Fwd: [sojo-all] Rebuild Sudan needs your help!! Please forward this to your friends...

Michael Kuany is a "Lost Boy" of Sudan who lived in our church community for a couple of years until he left to get his Master's degree in Conflict Transformation.  He's a really good guy and is doing good work in and for Sudan.  We've supported him in varies ways over the years, so now I'm trying to help out a little by getting this information out.  You can be confident that any money you give will be used well.  (Tessa is also a good friend of ours.)

Thanks,

Jenny Lockie

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From: Tessa Richardson <tessajanerich@gmail.com>

Subject: [sojo-all] Rebuild Sudan needs your help!! Please forward this to your friends...

Dear Friend,

In 2007, I helped Michael Kuany found Rebuild Sudan and I remain committed today.  I saw firsthand both the devastating effects of the civil war in the south, as well as the southern Sudanese children's incredible motivation and desire to go to school--such as I've never seen before. I experienced teenagers coming up to me begging me to help them attend schools in neighboring countries as well as young children asking me to teach them the alphabet.

Living in the United States, where education is taken for granted, and often grumbled about by young students, I was struck by the realization that for many of the Sudanese youth, going to school would be a dream come true, "an honor," as well as a way out of crushing poverty. For a country that has been wracked with violence for decades, education is both a way to heal and a path towards restoration.

Rebuild Sudan's inaugural project is a much-needed school in Jalle, a remote part of Southern Sudan, where the challenges to building are unique and many (see attached FAQ). After years of fund-raising, we are scheduled to begin construction on the school by the end of 2010. 

We have the ambitious goal of raising $200,000 by November 1^st in order to begin construction this year.  I know I've asked you to give before, but let me tell you why it is important to give now! This timeline is critical to support returning refugees and promote continuing peace and stability throughout the region. Please join me in making this school a reality by donating to Rebuild Sudan.  Your gift of $50, $100, $500, or more will make a significant impact on the lives of children and families recovering from 21 years of war.

For more information, check out our website: www.rebuildsudan.org.  I hope you can help!

 

Sincerely,

Tessa

Rebuild Sudan
Board Member

p.s. Rebuild Sudan is a 501(3)c non-profit organization.  Your gift is tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Checks can be made out to Rebuild Sudan and mailed to 2820 22^nd St. San Francisco, CA 94110, or you can donate online at www.rebuildsudan.org.

 

p.p.s. Please forward this to any friends or family you think would be interested in partnering with us!