Southern Sudan
Project
What is Southern Sudan Project?
SSP is Southern Sudan Project. SSP is a non-profit organization that is committed to educating the public about the social, political, and cultural facets of life in Sudan. SSP was founded by (William) Bol Gai Deng in 2007, while attending Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, VA. A recent graduate of VCU, Mr. Deng felt he needed to give back to his community of Aweil, Sudan. The passion and drive to help educate the members of Aweil, Sudan served as catalyst to the creation of Southern Sudan Project.
The main project is to build one of many secondary schools needed in the southern region of Sudan. The current education system offers primary and university-level academics. This brings about a disproportioned opportunity for the children of Sudan to compete in the national and international markets. The secondary school will enable the students to successfully apply to universities within Sudan and abroad. The effect will be a stronger, highly competent population empowered to prevent continuation of present plights. Ultimately, Southern Sudan Project will expand into the other regions of Sudan to facilitate the construction of more learning institutions.
"We Will For Aweil!"
What about SSP?
Southern Sudan Project (SSP) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The primary monetary sources for the organization comes from private & corporate donations and fundraising events. In addition, SSP graciously accepts donated items like computers, office equipment, building supplies, and anything else that supports the cause. Building a secondary school is a major task that requires diligent and integral assistance. Since attaining official 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, Southern Sudan Project has received over $4000 in monetary and non-monetary donations. Although we are most grateful, erection of a school is costly venture. It has been estimated that the final cost to build a secondary school in Aweil, Sudan will be between $10-12 million US dollars. Once construction begins, it should take nine months to one year for completion.
In order to meet the ultimate goal, Southern Sudan Project has marketed itself in a variety of ways. Mr. Deng has given several speeches about his life experience in Sudan and the journey to America. SSP has participated in numerous academic and community events sponsored by institutions like VA Commonwealth University, Temple University, Virginia Union University, Richmond Peace Education Center, The Conciliation Project, and WRIR 97.3 FM. It is our sincere desire to share the vision with as many as possible.
South Sudanese Government Officials
surverying land for secondary school
Founder/Executive Director- oversees all aspects of operations for Southern Sudan Project
Director of Fundraising-responsible for planning, organizing of fundraising events
Corporate Liaison-responsible for research of corporate donorship, communications with private/corporate/federal philanthropic organizations and foundations
Media Specialist-responsible for all media research, contacts, and publishing; oversees a Media Associate team of three
Director of Finance-responsible for all aspects of finance, including recordkeeping and tax information [Interim Director-Etaniel Ben C Yehuda]
Public Relations Specialist-responsible for communications, sales, contacting various organizations for marketing/advertising purpose [Position is currently open]
Executive Assistant- responsible for administrative duties of Executive Director [Position is currently open]
Fundraising (Special Events) Assistant-responsible for assisting Director of Fundraising in planning and coordination of events; contributor to Media and PR Specialists
SSP Events Calendar
12.13.2009 General Body Meeting (Executive Committee)
12.20.2009 General Body Meeting (Executive Committee)
1.3.2010 General Body Meeting (Executive Committee)
1.10.2010 Special Planning Meeting
1.15-17. 2010 'Ronceverte Awareness Event' (MLK Weekend),
Fundraising and Forum, Ronceverte, West
Virginia
2.27.2010 'Africa' Fashion Show, benefit for Southern
Sudan Project. Greater Richmond Convention
Center, Richmond, VA. For more information,
contact Bolaji Oyengunle, Show Organizer at
oyengunleb_vcu.edu (also on Facebook).
3.5-7.2010 'Sudan in World, African, and African Diaspora
Politics' Conference, sponsored by Southern
Sudan Project and Virginia Union University.
Virginia Union University-Coburn Hall,
Richmond, VA. For more information, contact
School of Theology, Virginia Union University at
804-257-5715.
Stay tuned for more photo and video galleries updates!!
For persons interested in volunteering for Southern Sudan Project, please complete the form below and write 'Volunteer' in the subject line. Also, there will be internship opportunities available soon. Keep checking the website for updates.
Please allow 1-3 business days for a reply. Thank you!
Contact SSP
We appreciate your interest in Southern Sudan Project. Whether you contribute a little or a lot, it will make a major difference in the lives of many residents of Sudan. SSP has several Executive Committee opportunities to join our organization . If you are interested, please contact Bol Gai Deng or Etaniel Ben C Yehuda for more details.
All checks and money orders can be made payable to: Southern Sudan Project (SSP). All donations are tax-deductible. We also accept payments through PayPal.
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For any executive-related issues/concerns or appearance requests, please contact Bol Gai (William) Deng, Executive Director at execdirector_southernsudanproject.org
For fundraising information, contact Etaniel Ben C Yehuda at fundraising_southernsudanproject.org
For all media inquiries or technical support, contact Ria Jones at media_southernsudanproject.org
For corporations interested in sponsorship or donations, contact E-Yage at pr_southernsudanproject.org
For all financial and tax-related information, contact finance_southernsudanproject.org
For interviews, press releases, or general inquiries, contact execassistant_southernsudanproject.org
By mail: Southern Sudan Project, P. O. Box 5443, Richmond, VA 23220-5443
Telephone: VA, 804-218-6360; NY, 718-812-5942
Online: www.southernsudanproject.org; Facebook: The Southern Sudan Project
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