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Causes: Economic Development, International, International Development, International Economic Development, International Migration & Refugee Issues, Microfinance
Mission: South sudanese friends international (ssfi) was founded in 1994 to advance long-term solutions to the devastation caused by civil war in south sudan. Ssfi is non-sectarian and non-partisan and has no affiliation with any religious or political entity. Ssfi promotes the democratic process, peaceful conflict resolution, self-reliance, and human rights. Ssfi provides physical and future hope to people in need in south sudan, irrespective of race, culture, or religion, through the establishment of locally managed multi-service training centers. Our objective of informing pro-democratic peoples of the west about the struggling grassroots democratic movement in south sudan and linking their resources with training and community development projects.
Programs: Our sport revolution girls project has gained success through moderate and measurable growth. Our program comprises of four broad activity groups: health promotion, sports programs, arts and crafts, and educational services. Within each group, we have developed age-appropriate activities. Health promotion we have developed an atmosphere where many of our participants are less afraid to speak of sensitive topics such as hiv/aids, sexual abuse, rape and prostitution. We provide crucial health and hygiene products such as sanitary napkins and underwear, which allow our girls to stay in school during their menstrual cycle. Our participants have also benefitted from our clothing drives, which have clothed over 100 girls with secondhand clothing.