Solidarity Worker: Sudan

Teacher: Blessed Bakhita School (Narus, Sudan)

Blessed Bakhita School for Girls in southern Sudan is home to over 700 pupils who have come there from many areas of southern Sudan. The school, which offers both primary and secondary education, was begun in the early 1990's as a way of offering education to young women in this war-torn country.

In the summer of 2004, NCP placed teacher Bill Davidson as its first Solidarity Worker with Blessed Bakhita. Workers live and work at the Blessed Bakhita school compound. Room and board are provided by the school. Round trip airfare and other travel-related expenses are borne by NCP and the volunteer. A one-year term of service, preferably beginning in September, is preferred. No foreign language skills required for this assignment.

Zeinab and Jokomine of the Blessed Bakhita School for Girls in southern Sudan Photo by David Radcliff

Teacher: Preschool (Maridi)

The community of Maridi is in need of a educational and childcare program for 1-5 year olds to provide much-needed learning opportunities for local children. In addition, the school will free mothers to carry on with daily chores and attend training workshops without needing to care for their children.

No teaching experience required; however, a love of children and an ability to be creative in developing a program with local resources are essential! Immediate supervision by New Sudan Council of Churches staff. Housing provided; modest expenses for food, transportation to and from site, health insurance, and other needs must be provided by the volunteer/NCP. No foreign language skills required.

Assistant: director of youth/women's program

Be a part of a vital ministry of the New Sudan Council of Churches by serving as assistant to Florence Bayoa of the youth/women's desk. Assist in coordination of training events, communication tasks, and overall program implementation. Position based at Maridi, some travel inside Sudan possible.

Housing provided; modest expenses for food, transportation to and from site, health insurance, and other needs must be provided by the volunteer/NCP. No foreign language skills required, although willingness to learn local languages a plus.

Contact David Radcliff for more information at dradcliff@newcommunityproject.org