Educate. Equip. Empower.
A Better Future for South Sudan and Beyond
In 1986 a boy in Aweil watched the sky turn red. He carried that hope until it had a name.
UHI Impact
Impact 2021–2026
This is our update on the impact so far, from 2021 through 2026.
24 Graduates
- 10 Law school
- 5 Medical schools
- 4 School of business
- 1 School of natural resources
- 2 School of Applied and Industrial Science
Of the 24 graduates, two are not yet confirmed.
Looking ahead: 2027
In 2027 we will support 50 more students through our scholarship program: 28 in Kenya and 22 in South Sudan. Dr. Charles M. Balch has also offered to support teacher training in 2027.
Who we are
Five kinds of work, one hope.
We are raising a new generation of leaders for South Sudan. We were formed to promote quality education in South Sudan. Theil T. Theil, our founder and a native of South Sudan, understands that although his country has faced decades of war and many generations of extreme poverty, efforts must be made, that help is what is needed, and that nothing is impossible.
How we work
The five spheres.
The mission of Undying Hope is educational to impact the people of South Sudan, and beyond, in five spheres of activity: basic education, public health and healthcare services, leadership development, spiritual formation, and agriculture.
Basic education
Scholarships now, and in time a boarding school, so girls and boys can stay in class and learn together.
Public health
In May 2025 we announced a virtual program that begins with public health and healthcare services.
Leadership development
Mentoring current students and the leaders who will serve schools, churches, and public life.
Spiritual formation
A church is planned beside the school and community center in Aweil, and faith shapes the work. The photograph is Theil beside a cross, in front of a white church, not that plan.
Agriculture
Communities gifted construction and farming land in Aweil and Wau. So far, 129 fruit trees have been planted, and there is one borehole.
Read the programs behind each sphere.
Still ahead
Undying Hope School of Leadership.
This four-year boarding school program for girls and boys will weave together a traditional secondary education with leadership and entrepreneurship training. It is planned for land gifted in Aweil and Wau. It is not open.
The school is meant to be a place where students from different communities live and study as one people. An administrative and coordination office in Juba is part of the same plan.
Undying Hope Africa
South Sudan, and beyond.
We are beginning with Kenya through Panda Hope Kenya. Undying Hope Africa includes Undying Hope South Sudan, Panda Hope Kenya, and Undying Hope Ministries. At UHI, we believe the same needs that exist in South Sudan are also elsewhere.
Stories of Hope
Faces behind the numbers.
March 23, 2024
Stories of Hope: Abak
Abak was always a bright student with a passion for learning, eager to build a future through her education.
March 24, 2026
Story of Hope: Charles
Charles Pasquali graduated with a first-class law degree from the University of Juba and now practices at a law firm in Juba.
March 23, 2024
Story of Hope: Madut
Madut lost his father during the South Sudan liberation struggle, and a scholarship helped him graduate in medicine from the University of Juba in December 2025.
Founders
Theil and Aluel.
“My hope for a better future has never died.”
— Theil T. Theil
Theil T. Theil is President and CEO. Aluel G. Malu is co-founder. They live in East Africa with their children and lead this work with the board.
Meet the leadership · Theil’s story · Book Theil and Aluel to speak
Give
Stand with a student, a teacher, and a school still being prepared.
Gifts support scholarships, teacher training, the virtual education work, and the land where the School of Leadership is planned.