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- About NESEI
- The New Sudan Education Initiative (NESEI) is a partnership between Sudanese and a global network of supporters, who have come together to bring the gift of education to Sudan. We are working to ensure a lasting peace in this region by building 20 schools by 2015.
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Notes from the Field in Sudan:
Since September, I have been in Uganda piecing all sorts of logistical parts together. Uganda is still a place many Sudanese call home until returning to Sudan is possible. I have had chances to reconnect with many Sudanese I met in 2005 on my first trip to Africa.
Often the conversation turns to Sudan and what is hindering them from returning home. What I hear reinforces my belief in NESEI and encourages all of our efforts to build peace through education in Sudan. I rejoice even further when I know that NESEI is creating the next generation of human resources for Sudan, starting with the health care sector. I have come to understand, once again, that education and health care are at the top of the list of what is missing from Southern Sudan, and a major reason why many Sudanese are still in Uganda.
One family I met had gone back to Sudan, but all five family members became ill with worms and malaria. Returning to Uganda was the only option for them. They are now receiving medical care, and the father is hoping to return to Sudan in the next month or two. His hope is that his family can join him in the future, but until there are schools and other needed services this will not be possible.
We can, and are, influencing the state of development in Southern Sudan. Education is the first vital step, and NESEI a key player. I can not thank you enough for your support, dedication and energy to allow peace and education to shine throughout Sudan!
In Peace,
Katie Hatch, Sudan Co-Director
I suggest that anyone who wants to know more about all this to check out Emma's War- it's a great read, and is also very informative.
NESEI is amazing, and those involved are doing wonderful things. So, thank you for doing what I cannot...
Jenna Katz
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