Rumor and Reality
News from South Sudan has been grim since the attack in Juba on Sunday, December 15. But many in the US reading this may not be aware of the conflict, […]
Category Archives: Housing
Making Do
Jef Foss was supposed to be here. The shock of his passing has given pause to our students and staff, our builders and the community of Duk Payuel. We’re lucky […]
Ululating vs Screaming
I’m a light sleeper, and I suffer from a bit of insomnia, especially when my internal clock is off due to travel time changes. Sleeping medications can help, but I’m […]
A Legacy of Love and Service
The death of people we consider too young to die is an everyday occurrence in South Sudan. Women die in childbirth. Babies and small children die of malnutrition. Unfriendly tribesmen […]
The Cooperative Dorm
Before we went to Juba (we were there for almost a week mid-month) to buy supplies and building materials, we measured and marked and dug the foundation for the dormitory […]
African Soul, American Heart 