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- Thank You Famine Relief Donors
Thank you to all who contributed to our Famine Relief Fund Drive since the first of the year. We are pleased to report that thanks to your generosity, we were able to deliver 12,000 pounds of food to the…
- Fighting famine in war-torn South Sudan – CBS News
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- Buckeye Clinic responds to famine in South Sudan
On Saturday, February 25 the Buckeye Clinic continued to respond to the food shortage in Piol, South Sudan. Flooding damaged most of the crops this year, so the Buckeye Clinic has continued to provide food. A total 13,795 pounds of…
- Bol Aweng Unveils his painting honoring Upper Arlington High School Students
On Wednesday December 16, 2016 Bol Aweng participated in the dedication of his art honoring students and advisors of Strides 4 South Sudan Club (S4SS) at Upper Arlington High school. The painting honors the students who through a Service Learning…
- Bol Aweng Receives Citizenship Award
On October 8th, Bol Aweng received the Robert M. Duncan Alumni Citizenship Award , presented to alumni who have distinguished themselves in service to humanity and who have best exemplified the university’s motto, “Education for Citizenship” by having performed significant…
- Staff Housing and Latrines Completed
In March, construction was completed on staff housing. The cement block building includes two single rooms and a sitting room. Our contractor, Peter Mwenda completed the job on time and we are extremely pleased with the work of Peter and…
- May Food Delivery and Tree Planting
In May, 26,290 pounds of rice, beans, corn flour, salt, sugar, and cooking oil was distributed to almost 7,000 people. Because of the food deliveries at the Buckeye Clinic, it is estimated that 65% of the people who fled the…
- March Food Delivery
In March, 17,500 pounds of rice, beans, corn flour, salt, sugar, and cooking oil was distributed to over 6,000 people from the Piol area. Jok Dau, co founder of the Buckeye Clinic was able to be in Piol to assist…
- Staff housing construction begins
In January construction began on staff housing at the Buckeye Clinic in South Sudan. The foundation and walls are up and the roof is being started. The project should be completed by mid March. When completed the new housing will…
- Clinic Garden Growth Update
The garden inside the fence at the Buckeye Clinic is beginning to produce a harvest. A huge crop of peanuts has recently harvested. Corn, okra, sesame, and onions will be ready soon. The $800 worth of seeds we purchased for…