Friends In Solidarity, Inc

06/02/2026

A closer look at pastoral care in South Sudan...

Through faith formation, trauma healing, and accompaniment, pastoral care helps create spaces where people can process pain, rebuild trust, and move toward peace.

This video offers a meaningful glimpse into the healing-centered work being supported alongside Solidarity with South Sudan.

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06/01/2026

Today, on , we salute the mothers, fathers, extended families, caregivers, teachers, and clergy helping the children of South Sudan grow with care, dignity, and hope.

Thank you for all that you give.

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05/29/2026

We head into summer with South Sudan in prayer. We pray for children learning and growing, teachers serving as mentors and guides, healthcare students answering the call to serve, and all those working each day for peace, healing, and hope.

Thank you for walking with Friends in Solidarity and our partners at Solidarity with South Sudan.

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05/28/2026

Today, on World Hunger Day, we are sharing a joyful story from Riimenze, where young children are learning early lessons about care, growth, and the gift of the land.

At St. Dominic Savio Nursery School, little farmers are nurturing big hopes for South Sudan’s future! See more: https://buff.ly/pRPMwMn

05/26/2026

Our May newsletter is now available.

This month’s issue includes reflections on Pentecost, student voices from South Sudan, staff retreat highlights, regional news, and updates from our partners at Solidarity with South Sudan.

Read the latest from Friends in Solidarity: https://mailchi.mp/5cdc13d02619/news-from-south-sudan-12867302

05/22/2026

At the Catholic Health Training Institute (CHTI), students are preparing for lives of leadership and service across South Sudan.

Recently, more than 56 students stepped into new leadership roles through the school’s student guild, helping oversee daily student life, organize activities, and support fellow classmates while continuing their healthcare studies.

These experiences are helping shape future nurses and midwives who will serve their communities with compassion, professionalism, and integrity.

Read more in the latest CHTI newsletter: https://buff.ly/byCbjjF

05/21/2026

At the Solidarity Teacher Training College (STTC), education extends far beyond the classroom.

From Easter celebrations centered on faith and community to national conversations on strengthening teacher education in South Sudan, students and faculty continue shaping a hopeful future through learning, leadership, and service.

Catch up on campus life, reflections from students such as Ms. Grace Nako, curriculum development efforts, and a historic celebration of Christian Initiation at STTC.

See:https://solidarityfriends.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/STTC-SNL-April-2026.pdf

05/19/2026

We join in congratulating Sr. Bridget Bearss, RSCJ, on being named the 2026 Commencement Speaker at Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart.

An educator, artist-writer, and advocate for justice, Sr. Bridget also serves as a Board Member for Friends in Solidarity. We are grateful for her leadership, compassion, and commitment to global solidarity.

We are delighted to announce that Sister Bridget Bearss, RSCJ, will serve as the 2026 Commencement Speaker! 🎓✨

An educator, artist, writer, and advocate for justice, Sr. Bearss currently serves as Associate Director for Transformative Justice at the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR). Throughout her career, she has dedicated herself to building communities grounded in dialogue, compassion, hope, and social justice.

With more than 35 years of leadership and service within the Network of Sacred Heart Schools, Sr. Bearss brings the heart of an educator and a deep commitment to spirituality, creativity, and transformational leadership.

We look forward to welcoming Sr. Bearss as she shares her wisdom and experience with the Class of 2026 at Commencement on June 4. 💙💛

05/13/2026

Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.

As we pray for peace and healing in South Sudan, Friends in Solidarity continues walking alongside communities through education, healthcare, agriculture, pastoral care, and trauma healing.

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Mission

05/11/2026

As spring turns to early summer here in the U.S., signs of growth and renewal are everywhere. In South Sudan, that same spirit can be found in communities working toward stronger futures through sustainable agriculture.

Hear from Amos Ogaba, a local farmer, as he reflects on how the Sustainable Agriculture Program in Riimenze (SAP-R) helped strengthen his farming practices and future outlook.

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