In S. Sudan only 27% of the population is literate and all parents LONG for their children to be educated.  However, in many of the villages, schooling – if it happens – is predominantly under the trees, and trained teachers are very few in number as they are paid poorly by the government and very irregularly.

Through our ongoing relationship with a small number of Sudanese families, Nuhra has been inspired to support their dream of building a school in the village of Sindiru, S. Sudan.

The driving force behind this dream is another small charity called Ausudan Inc. established in Perth in 2012 by two Sudanese men   The organisation has already established more than was thought possible through the hard work of many generous people.

Today, in the village of  Sindiru a primary school has been built and an outdoor kitchen erected.  150 students are now attending school and there are four Teachers and a Head Teacher responsible for the children’s education.  The money collected from the parents currently contributes to the purchase of maize flour and sugar, which is made into porridge.  Without this supplement, many of the children would be trying to learn without having had any food to eat.

Close connections between members and supporters of Nuhra Community Inc. and the Board of Ausudan Inc. have enabled members of Nuhra to offer their time, energy, and support to the Sindiru school project and to support the women of Sindiru village

Each year Nuhra members and friends give their support to at least one of Ausudan’s fundraising efforts. All the money raised goes straight to the project because everyone is a volunteer.

The relationship between Nuhra and Ausudan has been a wonderfully engaging and cooperative experience. It has been, and continues to be a source of joy and deep learning.

Sindiru Primary School, S. Sudan.  Completed in 2023. 8 classrooms and an administration block.

6 Tukuls are built to accommodate the newly employed teachers at the school.

The Outdoor Kitchen is completed in July 2024.