News & Events

Being pulled in two different directions by two different cultures is the reality for our SSEF community. The American dream is a fantasy when your income is the only hope of survival for loved ones in Africa with urgent needs.

Greetings to all of our supporters! As we leave 2022 behind, we look back with immense gratitude for the time, effort and resources you have shared with SSEF!

Support the SSEF Women’s Program through our daffodil bulb sale fundraiser! Orders due by October 6, 2022!

In 2022, SSEF provided summer camp and educational opportunities for 108 children.

The SSEF community sends you well wishes with recent news, and GRATITUDE for contributing to our success!

Challenges with Housing and Childcare Persist

Partnering with Camp Calumet provided 34 campers with summer enrichment. Your support of $500 provides a week of learning and growth.

May these stories brighten your day, and thank you for contributing to our success!

Significant Scholarships for Summer Learning and Growth

We appreciate your continued interest and support.

The Boston Globe has reported on the current crisis that is impacting our South Sudanese community: housing rental costs are skyrocketing and lower paid workers cannot afford the increases.

Community member John Manyiel joined the Board two years ago and has recently agreed to serve as Board Co-Chair with Yar Ayuel.

SSEF is pleased to announce that Evelyne Hebrault , who had been working on SSEF housing challenges, helping two families facing eviction, has been hired to continue with SSEF housing support and also lead our preschool program

We have been blessed with BSW student, James Hogan, from Regis College. James worked with us for his Spring semester

So much for which to be thankful!

SSEF wishes you a healthy and safe holiday season!

Yar Ayuel earned her M.B.A. in accounting from Assumption University and works for Boston Properties as an Accounts Receivable Coordinator.

Mangok Bol is a graduate of Brandeis International Business School class of 2013.

Susan Winship, LICSW, started the South Sudanese Enrichment for Families 20 years ago when the "Lost Boys from Sudan" first arrived in 2000.