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Improving the lives of refugee children through education

Improving the lives of refugee children through educationImproving the lives of refugee children through educationImproving the lives of refugee children through education

Let your hands be Helping Hands!

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Improving the lives of refugee children through education

Improving the lives of refugee children through educationImproving the lives of refugee children through educationImproving the lives of refugee children through education

Let your hands be Helping Hands!

Donate
Graphic of Africa showing where South Sudan is—logo for nonprofit Helping Hands for South Sudan


Helping Hands for South Sudan is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charity based in Los Gatos, California. Our mission is to make education possible for South Sudan's children. Due to the South Sudanese Civil War, many of them are orphans and must live as refugees in large camps where conditions are poor and the opportunity to go to school is almost nonexistent. We provide scholarships, room and board, school supplies, books and uniforms so they may attend school. We believe this gives them the potential for a brighter future. Why are we so passionate about this cause? Because as the founders of this organization, we have walked in their shoes. Read our story.


South Sudan refugee children in a refugee camp, standing in front of hut

Who We Help

First Lady Michelle Obama once said,  "Education is the one thing people can't take away from you. And it is worth the investment." Our organization wants all children, including those from South Sudan, to have the knowledge and tools to dream of a better way of life and to make it happen. Currently, Helping Hands for South Sudan is helping 522 children attend school!

Children at the Gulu School in Uganda listening to a teacher teach at the blackboard

How We Help

We improve the lives of refugee children by providing education scholarships and expenses. Many of them are orphans and simply don't have the means to pay for tuition, books, school supplies nor uniforms. With your gift of any amount we're able to fund all school expenses including room and board for children who would otherwise receive no education. Our current school partners are Gulu Primary/Secondary School in Uganda and the Juba Integrated Nursery and Primary School in South Sudan.

Currently funding EducationS for 522 Children

February 2023

Gabriel Akim Nyok with several students whose educations we fund at Gulu Central High School, Uganda

    May 2022

    Gabriel talking about the importance of education and how we care about the students

      99% of your donation Goes to the children.

      Gabriel Akim Nyok at World Affairs and Global Philanthropy Forum

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      Refugee children from South Sudan in a camp in Uganda

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      When you send a child to school you open doors and change his or her life forever. 

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      South Sudanese refugees fleeing their homeland

      About South Sudan

      About South Sudan

      About South Sudan

      What's going on in this east African country and why aren't many children able to go to school?

      Lost Boys and Girls of South Sudan resting

      Our Story

      About South Sudan

      About South Sudan

      Who are the organizers of this charity and why are we so passionate about helping refugee children?

      Our current Goal—Education For Girls

      Girls are an undereducated population in South Sudan. If a family can pick one child to go to school, they tend to choose a son. This leads to more boys going to school than girls. Ironically, there's an African proverb that says, "If you educate a man, you educate an individual. But if you educate a woman, you educate a nation." For these reasons, we will be sending more girls to school than boys this year.

      How You Can Help

      Let your hands be Helping Hands. We welcome donations of any amount, but a gift of $500 sponsors an entire year of school for a child! Or choose from our list of suggestions:


      • $500   One child's education for a year
      • $250   Tuition only
      • $100    Meals
      • $45      Books
      • $35      School Uniform
      • $30      Transportation
      • $25      School Supplies
      • $15      National Exam Cost


      We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, so your gift is tax-deductible—Tax ID #82-5215402. You may use PayPal, a credit card or debit card using the link below. (As with any PayPal purchase, your transaction is secure.) Check donations may be made payable to Helping Hands for South Sudan and mailed to us at 16575 Shannon Road, Los Gatos, California 95032, USA.

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      16575 Shannon Road, Los Gatos, California 95032, USA

      (415) 539-9769

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      Improving the Lives of Refugee Children Through Education

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