Raymond Ladu is a brilliant and determined young man whose life turned around when he was offered the Undying Hope scholarship to complete his secondary school education. This scholarship meant much more than the money; it brought hope, assurance, and the opportunity to direct energy into the future. Raymond grasped this opportunity with appreciation and…

In This Update There is a type of tiny tree in the Aweil area that the indigenous people refer to as the Derrakoon. Aweil is my birthplace and where I grew up during the Sudanese civil war. Although I have never seen a Derrakoon tree, I admire what it symbolizes. This small tree can withstand…

Congrats to our Founders on 21 years of marriage! From Theil: My wife, Aluel, and I moved to the second floor last year, and we are still here this year. August 4th marked our 21st wedding anniversary. Yay! We give God all the glory for the love, joy, and peace that we enjoy in our…

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill Support a Student’s Journey through School in South Sudan or Kenya In South Sudan, we spend $500 per student per year on average. By contributing $50 per month, you can support a university student for…

Undying Hope Team Visit to Kenya and Uganda: We are thrilled to share our vision for the virtual education program and the incredible opportunities it presents! Our journey will begin by focusing on one of our four pillars: public health and healthcare services. We will carefully assess its impact before expanding to include the other…

We are pleased to invite you to a special benefit concert featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Eric Genius and his orchestra, supporting Undying Hope International’s programs in East Africa. This special event will occur on February 20, 2025, during Valentine’s week. Our Founding President of Undying Hope, Theil Theil, from our headquarters in Nairobi Kenya, and…

Today was one of those days when I overheard a conversation on the public bus that made me begin to converse also within me. Two college students were conversing and one was sharing her experience with a teacher earlier at school and ended up saying she hated the teacher in question. Her friend was shocked…

In a country where education opportunities can be so limited, especially for those from economically constrained backgrounds, the past three years as a coordinator at Undying Hope have given me the privilege of working with some truly incredible students, leaders at various levels, and school authorities. I have collaborated closely with local schools to identify…

Teacher Training Program: In the last update, I shared some exciting news about a vision for a teacher training program in South Sudan. Thank you to the D.C. Rotary Club, Parole Rotary Club, Annapolis Rotary Club, and Rotary district for bringing this incredible and life-transforming program to life. The D.C. Rotary, with the help of…

On This Update In February of this year, a group of 12 friends from the United States visited South Sudan to witness firsthand the positive impact that Undying Hope is having in a country that has been severely affected by decades of civil war and poor infrastructure, particularly in rural areas. South Sudan gained independence…