As a South Sudanese refugee, Ssanyu Victoria Elly grew up without access to the internet or mentors who could expose her to the world of technology and innovation. Her environment offered few opportunities to dream beyond the basics. Her trajectory in life radically changed when she was accepted and joined
Akanyo Golda John is a Senior Six (second year) student at the Leadership Academy of South Sudan (LASS). Her journey has not been one of easy victories but of strength, resilience, and the will to rise despite challenges. Growing up with a single mother, she learned early on that survival
On Saturday, March 8, 2025, a group of 86 university students who are alumni of LASS walked through the gates of Kampiringisa Juvenile Rehabilitation Centre for a special outreach with a powerful message—“Self-Worth and Identity.” Their mission was simple: to remind each child that they matter, that they are loved,
The fragile peace in South Sudan faces a new and serious threat. On March 26, government forces surrounded the residence of First Vice President Riek Machar, effectively placing him under house arrest. Members of Machars party, the Sudan Peoples Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO), condemned this act as a serious violation
Akhol, a proud member of the Class of 2022 at LASS, shares his journey into entrepreneurship. One of the most significant moments in his journey was the training he received from LEAD 4africa through one of our instrumental partners: Sinapis. The knowledge and confidence gained from this program gave him
Amanya Paul Perino is a member of the Leadership Academy of South Sudan (LASS) class of 2019. Since graduating the academy, the LAOSA (LASS Alumni group) community has been transformational to Paul. He shares the 4africa LEAD program equipped him with the vision, skills, and values needed to be a
My name is Locham Peter Jorich, and I recently completed graduated from The Leadership Academy of South Sudan (LASS) as a proud member of the Heirs of Grace Generation class of 2023-2024. During my time at LASS, I had the privilege of serving on the Student Council and served as
Ezekiel Ibrahim Nyortal stood at the pulpit of the Free Evangelical Church of South Sudan in Bweyale, his voice steady and filled with conviction as he delivered the Christmas message to a packed congregation. For Ezekiel, this was more than a sermon; it was a homecoming. A proud alumnus of
As a second-year student at Mbarara University School of Science and Technology, Joseline Justine Mikaye might seem like any other young adult pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Gender and Reproductive Health. Yet, there’s something exceptional about Joseline. She is an alumni of the Leadership Academy of South Sudan (LASS),
Heres a bold opinion& We think the nonprofit sector is fundamentally flawed. Despite good intentions, the reality is that most nonprofits perpetuate a cycle of short-term projects and dependency without addressing the deeper spiritual and physical needs at stake. Would you believe us if we told you that those well-intentioned
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