Sudan Sunrise

Sudan Sunrise is an American nonprofit organization (EIN: 204239298) dedicated to fostering peace, reconciliation, and community development in Sudan and South Sudan. The organization was founded in 2005 by Tom Prichard, emerging from efforts initiated in 2004 by South Sudanese immigrants in the United States who delivered aid to Darfurian Muslim refugees in Chad despite historical conflicts between the groups[1][5].

Mission

Sudan Sunrise focuses on grassroots initiatives to promote reconciliation, education, and community building. It works with individuals from diverse religious backgrounds to ensure lasting peace in the region[2][3]. A key goal is to fulfill the dream of Manute Bol, a former NBA player and Sudanese philanthropist, who envisioned schools where children from different tribes and religions could learn together[3][4].

Activities

• Reconciliation and Community Building: Sudan Sunrise has facilitated meetings and projects that bring together people from different religious and tribal backgrounds. For example, in building schools, they have involved both Christians and Muslims in construction efforts[5].
• Education Initiatives: The organization has constructed schools such as the Manute Bol Primary School in Turalei, South Sudan. It has also supported educational projects by sending U.S. teachers to teach English and basic math skills[1][3].
• Healthcare and Development: In addition to education, Sudan Sunrise has worked on providing healthcare services and community development by drilling water wells and supporting agricultural projects[1].

History and Partnerships

Sudan Sunrise was officially established in December 2005. It has partnered with various organizations, including PACT Sudan, to improve community resources like clean water access[1]. The organization also supported voter education and registration efforts for the 2011 South Sudanese referendum[1].

Throughout its activities, Sudan Sunrise aims to create models of peace and forgiveness that can inspire wider reconciliation efforts both within the region and globally[2].

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudan_Sunrise [2] https://sudansunrise.org/about-us/ [3] https://sudansunrise.org/about-us/our-mission/ [4] https://sudansunrise.org [5] https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit/f11897e0eee5481dafd4e5fffec267b2-sudan-sunrise-fairfax