named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Ariang Network of Schools
Supports three primary schools in the Ariang region, serving over 2,500 students with infrastructure, supplies, and teacher support
Scholars Empowerment Program
Offers high school scholarships and leadership seminars ('Bany Akolda') for graduates of Ariang Primary School
Teacher Training
Provides professional development through the Educators Empowerment Program to improve teaching quality in partner schools
Women and Girls Empowerment
Addresses gender-based barriers to education and promotes leadership and economic opportunities for women and girls
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Girls' Education Access Initiatives 1 activity
- Advocate for global education with a focus on girls’ accessAdvocates and raises awareness about global education challenges, particularly emphasizing girls' education and efforts to reduce gender disparities in access to learning opportunities in rural South Sudan.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Deliver leadership development programs for students in South SudanConducts interactive leadership seminars during school breaks focused on 21st-century skills such as peacebuilding, communication, and collaboration, as part of a two-part program supporting student development in South Sudan.
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Individual Child Education Sponsorship 1 activity
- Fund and support secondary school scholarships for graduates of Ariang Primary SchoolImplements a scholarship program for top-performing graduates of Ariang Primary School to attend secondary school, with selection based on academic performance, attendance, recommendations, and motivation. The program addresses barriers such as lack of fees that prevent girls from continuing education beyond primary school.
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School Infrastructure Development 1 activity
- Operate and maintain Ariang Primary School in South SudanProvides formal classroom education for over 1,100 students in grades one through eight in Ariang village, South Sudan, through a school built in 2011 that replaced makeshift outdoor classrooms. The school employs 21 teaching staff and serves as a permanent learning facility in a post-conflict environment.
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Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
- Provide school meals in collaboration with the World Food ProgrammeProvides stable, nutritious meals to school children in South Sudan since 2013 through a partnership with the World Food Programme, supporting student health and educational engagement.
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Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Provide school supplies and uniforms produced by local women in South SudanDistributed 700 pairs of sneakers and 691 high-quality school uniforms to 620 students at Mading School in South Sudan, all manufactured by local women, supporting both student needs and community economic development.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Train teachers and improve education quality through educator empowermentProvides short-term teacher training and implements an Educators Empowerment Program since 2018 to improve teaching quality and learning outcomes at Ariang School through ongoing professional development led by Executive Directors and educators.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$49K
Contributions & grants$49K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
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expenses
Total expenses$16K
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balance sheet
Total assets$94K
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Net assets$94K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
Who runs it
board members · 1
- ELIZABETH DENG — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Dignitas Partner — Partnered with HOPE for Ariang in 2018 to support teacher training at Ariang School.
- Jen Marlowe Partner — Collaborated on the documentary "Rebuilding Hope" to highlight the Ariang School project and Gabriel's story.
- Le Moyne College Network — Alumni institution of founding and board members; source of early support and engagement.
- Le Moyne College Network — Educational institution where the founding executive director earned an M.Ed. in Math Education.
- Le Moyne College Partner — Alumnus Gabriel Bol Deng, affiliated with the organization, is a graduate of Le Moyne College, indicating institutional connection and support.
- Local communities in South Sudan Partner — Collaborates with local communities to deliver education programs and expand access for children and youth.
- Mill Pond School Partner — Engaged students through The Power of Hope program with speaker Gabriel Bol Deng, leading to student-led initiatives in support of the organization’s mission.
- Onondaga Community College Network — Alumni institution of founding director; recognized him with the "Faces of Alumni" Award in 2014.
- Syracuse University Network — Employer and educational institution linked to board members' professional and academic backgrounds.
- Tailored for Education Partner — Boston-based nonprofit that funded school uniforms and shoes for students at Mading School through a partnership with HOPE for Ariang.
- The Catholic Sun Partner — Covered the organization's ongoing efforts and presence in Ariang, South Sudan, indicating media partnership or outreach collaboration.
- Tunapanda Institute Partner — Collaborates with Tunapanda Institute, as evidenced by staff with shared work experience and professional background.
- U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program Government — Program through which the organization's founder was resettled, indicating a connection to federal refugee support systems.
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Partner — Features Gabriel Bol Deng in its Community in Action series, recognizing his work with Hope for Ariang in improving lives through education and clean water.
- Whitman School of Management, Syracuse University Partner — Hosted Gabriel Bol Deng for a visit and featured Hope for Ariang in its Whitman Voices program, indicating collaborative engagement.
- World Food Program Partner — Partners with HOPE for Ariang Foundation to supplement school meal provision for children.
- local communities Partner — Partners with local communities in Ariang and surrounding rural areas to deliver education and development programs.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Partnered Education Modelmethodology: community-partnered educationBy partnering with local communities and integrating their knowledge and trust networks, the organization improves educational outcomes for children and youth, ensuring inclusive access to quality education because locally grounded initiatives are more sustainable and effective.
- Holistic Community Development Approachmethodology: holistic community developmentBy addressing interconnected barriers—such as education, economic opportunity, and social infrastructure through integrated programming—the organization enables lasting change in underserved communities because development is most effective when it is multi-dimensional and locally owned.
- School as Community Hub Modelmethodology: school-as-community-hubBy using schools as centers for broader community development, dialogue, and mobilization, the organization amplifies social impact beyond education because institutional anchors can catalyze change across health, economy, and civic life.
- Teacher Training for Quality Learning Environmentsmethodology: teacher-training-for-quality-educationBy training and deploying qualified teachers through structured programs and partnerships, the organization improves student academic success because effective instruction is a foundational driver of education quality.
- Women-Led Development and Empowermentmethodology: women-led economic developmentBy investing in women-led economic development, the organization strengthens families and advances girls' education because empowering women creates ripple effects that transform community norms and development trajectories.