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Giving hope to the Hopeless
On a mission to...
“What do we live for if it is not to make life less difficult for each other.” –George Eliot. We are here to give hope to as many children in South Sudan as possible. Join us by giving a helping hand today.
Helping children achieve dreams
What we do!
We know how it's to be without any help, food or clothing, and we are eager to make the lives of children living in desperate conflict stricken regions of South Sudan get the help they need to achieve their future dreams.
Every Penny will help give hope
Every Penny Counts!
Every donation you give us serves to help give hope and opportunity to access their basic right, education and basic life's neccessities.
Giving them
a bright future
We care about children!
Every donation you give us serves to help give hope and opportunity to access their basic right, education and basic life's neccessities.
Who We Are
Foundation Origins
The Foundation is formed to provide quality education to the orphanage girls in Opari, South Sudan, will continue the legacy of Bishop Paride Taban, the former administrator of the Diocese Of Torit (DOT), who has provided education to thousands of young South Sudanese, including young people from Uganda and Kenya, particularly the orphans who have lost their parents due to war and HIV/Aids…
Our Impact
Young people from different backgrounds have a huge impact on us and all our activities. They highlight those parts of the society that are broken, so we can help them in all possible ways to regain hope and flourish in life.
What we do
Addressing education inequality between girls and boys across South Sudan, to provide the girls with the opportunity to pursue their dreams like boys and to close the gap between women and men in the workforce in the future
We Find & Fund
We are in search of funding to help as many children and youths as possible in conflict regions of South Sudan get access to quality education and support
We Provide Care
Today’s Children and youth need a helping hand and the right guidance at every stage. Here’s where we take care of them like our own.
We Educate
We build and run schools for underprivileged children and youth to help them rebuild their lives for a better future.
We Graduate & Help
We graduate children/youths and support them pursue further higher education so they can achieve their dreams for themselves and their families.
OBJECTIVES
This Project Will
- Provide a pathway to improve the education of girls and to bridge educational gaps between girls and boys;
- Empower orphan girls and instil in them the necessary skills that would enable them to pursue higher education and gain employment;
- Discourage early marriage
- Maintain Bishop Paride Taban’s legacy in assisting disadvantaged children in South Sudan and across the world
- Eradicate poverty
- Lift self-esteem.
Meet the Experts Behind Our Work
The Great Team from all spectrums and occupations have combined to affect change in the lives of young people in developing countries.
Dr. Keith Miller
CEOKeith has been involved in the human services field, including schoolteacher, church pastor, and lecturer in Social Work at Flinders University. He is enthusiastic about human rights and recognises the benefits of the Bishop Paride Taban Educational Foundation (BPTEF) in South Sudan.
Faustino Oja Aboka
PROJECT DIRECTORFaustino Oja Aboka is a Team Leader at Disability Sector responsible for overseeing construction activities of school structures and approving tender applications. He has previously worked as a teacher, manager, interpreter, and has a Master of Education teaching English and Other Language (TESOL). He is good at multi-skills such as communication, leadership, teamwork, cooking, conflict resolution, Mediation, and teaching.
Joseph Okeny
FounderJoseph Okeny is very enthusiastic and resolute founding member of Bishop Paride Taban Education Foundation.
Emmanuel Karlo Dralu
LOGISTIC MANAGEREmmanuel Karlo Dralu is the new elected Ma'di Youth Affairs president of the United States of America. He has a background in Law Enforcement and was appointed as Logistic Officer in 2020. He is a role model and gives guidelines to teach young people on the right path to focus in school.
Dominic Marone
PROGRAM MANAGER
Sue Craigh
ASST. FUNDRAISING MANAGERSue Craig retired in 2018 after 50 years of work in women's health. She now enjoys volunteering and physical activity, including bridge, bush regeneration, bush walking, surfing, and skiing. She has two children and four grandchildren.
Meredith Miller
FINANCE MANAGERMeredith Miller was born in Adelaide and married Keith. She worked as a nurse and teacher before having her 3 children. They lived in the Democratic Republic of Congo for 3 years, giving her an understanding of Africa. She now spends her time studying, keeping house, and spending time with her family.
Dr Juma Abuyi
DEPUTY CEODr Juma Abuyi has an extensive career in community development, human resource management and research, particularly with multicultural communities. He has worked with new arrivals, African refugees and migrants, and humanitarian entrants as a supervisor, family relationship counsellor, community development educator, youth health facilitator, tutor, youth worker, and family support worker. He has won various awards
Anisia Inyasio
BOARD MEMBERA passionate Early Childhood Teacher with a B.sc. degree in Psychology and Early Childhood Education from Ahfad University for Women in Omdurman/Sudan. She is a mother of 4 and a Women Leader of NSW Equatoria Community Welfare Association. She loves volunteering and supporting Australian community members.
