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…

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…

The Theils, Undying Hope leadership team, and the 131 students who are in school in South Sudan and Kenya, as a direct result of your generosity, wish you and your family a wonderful and joy-filled Christmas celebration. This time of the year, many friends and family around the world gather together to celebrate the birth…

Since South Sudan gained its hard-earned independence from the Republic of Sudan on July 9, 2011, the literacy rate has been at 27%, one of the lowest in the world’s educational index. This low rate suggests that only 73% of the South Sudanese can read and write. Due to concerted efforts on the ground and…

In this update Dear friends and family, Happy Halloween!!!! My family (Aluel, Nina, Thomas, and I) is sending wonderful Halloween celebration greetings from Nairobi, Kenya. We wish you and your family a wonderful day filled with love, hope, and joy! Today, I am reminded of last year’s Halloween celebration. My daughter Nina and my son…