Tribal Conflict Comes to Boma
This past week one of the three villages of Boma, Kaywa (pronounced Kiowa), was burned to the ground during a tribal conflict. The families of Kaywa have lost everything including shelter from the weather during this current rainy season. Over half of the students at...
The True Meaning of Easter from Boma, South Sudan
Tapala is a seventh grade boy who is very bright. He hopes someday to become a pastor or teacher. On one recent day in Boma, Tapala inspired me and showed me the true meaning of Easter. Tapala, in the green, loves to play video games on Teacher Edwin’s phone....
Healing and Restoration in Boma, South Sudan
Joseph is a fifth grade boy who loves to play soccer. Each evening in Boma last week, I watched him dribble and kick the ball until it was almost dark. He simply loves to play the game. But without the help of Vincent Owino and the SEA Partners staff, Joseph may very...
Back to School in Boma, South Sudan
Remember those first days back to school when you were a child? Remember the excitement and eagerness of entering a new grade as well as the nervousness, fear and that sick feeling in your stomach? This week, the children from kindergarten to 8th grade experienced...
