Lueth-wek Orphans form Soccer Teams as part of Poverty & Illiteracy eradication under GO!/CMW
Lueth-wek Orphans form Soccer Teams as part of Poverty & Illiteracy eradication under GO!/CMW
By Thiik-awet
Aweil, SOUTH SUDAN
As part of continuous support of orphan children in South Sudan by Global Orphan Relief (GO!), in collaboration with Christ Mission to the World (CMW), Lueth-wek is one of the schools that has taken good use of the opportunity of school feeding programs, mentorship and counselling programs.
To help empower the older orphans and those with less or no parental cares at all, the school formed both girls’ and boys’ soccer teams which have been tremendously excelling.
The teams’ components range from 14 to 17 years and have so far been making school more attractive to other neighbours as they keep beating the opponents.
Akech Bol, a school sports secretary of Lueth-wek orphanage says the idea was intended to keep them healthy and united in achieving common goals as disadvantaged fellas in the society.
“We came up with this initiative to help build and raise their morals in making sure everything is possible in life. Another idea is to keep healthy and strong. It is also important to help them boost their morals and attitudes toward their lives.” Bol said.
The teams are expected to participate in the Christmas celebration tournament which the school in collaboration of their local churches are preparing to launch in few days.
Boys & Girls Teams at Lueth-wek Primary School
Global Orphan Relief (GO!) in collaboration with Christ Mission to the World (CMW) establishes feeding centres at village schools to provide meals to orphan children and have inspired an education campaign promoting vulnerable children to attend school.
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We have served in South Sudan since 2016 and have provided an estimated 1.7 million meals impacting more than 3,200 children in South Sudan. The scale of this initiative has grown by over 7 times since our launch in 2016, and this growth is driven by the near-famine conditions and other socio-economic challenges in this country.
In cooperation with two partners, Kids for the Kingdom & Christ Mission to the World, there has been $130,000 invested in these three school sites since October 2020. This investment provides for clean water, kitchens, storerooms, and latrines, all which allows for cost-effective distribution of food aid in these communities.
About the author Thiik-awet, he is a freelance journalist, blogger, writer and media activist based in Aweil, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State of South Sudan. His academic background includes multiple certificates and degrees to include a Bachelor of Education in English language and literature.
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