Son Shine Christian Association Scholarship Fund Inc

Son Shine Christian Association Scholarship Fund Inc is a U.S.-based non-profit organization originally established in 2006 as a Florida non-profit corporation. It is an exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, allowing it to operate for charitable purposes without paying federal income taxes.

History

The organization underwent a significant transformation in its focus and operations. Initially, its primary activities were not widely detailed in available records. However, with the involvement of Dr. Sharon Brown, who became the Vice President in 2008, the organization's focus shifted towards international humanitarian and agricultural development efforts. Dr. Brown's experiences in Africa, including visits to South Africa, Sudan (now South Sudan), Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Uganda, profoundly impacted the organization's direction. Notably, her visit to Kajo Keji County in southern Sudan led to an assessment on improving food security in the region.

Transformation and Renaming

In 2012, the organization's name was officially changed to Sonshine Global Partners to better reflect its global operations and objectives. This name change accompanied an expansion in its mission to include agricultural development and medical outreach, particularly in communities affected by the AIDS epidemic. The new focus emphasized providing humanitarian relief and educational training to rural communities in Africa.

Programs and Partnerships

Sonshine Global Partners is involved in various projects, including a Comprehensive Agricultural Training Programme (CATP) designed to empower young people in African rural communities with agribusiness skills. This program aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2.3, aiming to double the productivity and income of small-scale food producers by 2030[1]. The organization partners with institutions like the Malku Institute of Technology to provide education and medical support, particularly to South Sudanese refugees in Uganda[3].

Mission

The organization's mission is centered around providing practical education and training to foster economic development and improve health outcomes in foreign communities. It emphasizes collaborative approaches with local and international partners to meet these objectives[3].