Founded by Isaac Padiet in Utica, NY, Action Child Care Education of Southern Sudan (ACCESS) is a USA-based organization dedicated to the creation of educational opportunities for the children of Melut, Melut County, Upper Nile State, in south Sudan.
Our primary goal is to create an opportunity for the children of southern Sudan to receive a quality education. ACCESS aspires to be the catalyst that initiates and brings forth literacy at the grass roots level. Our vision is to help students of southern Sudan to regain some of the education that they have lost during the time of war, to see children learn how to read and write in English, to help children develop independent thinking and communication skills in order for them to become the leaders of tomorrow, and to understand the politics of history and government so they can help to shape their future and that of their country.
Currently, the agency is working on securing funding for the construction of a primary school. Future projects include the building of a high school, vocational school and health clinic.
Visit ACCESS at www.accesseducation.wordpress.com
Objectives of ACCESS:
- To acquire the land and building materials for a primary school in or near Melut
- To recruit English-speaking instructional and supportive staff and institute a continuing in-service education and training program
- To develop a plan for health maintenance for the teachers and staff
- To provide suitable educational materials and equipment for the program by working with the Sudanese Minister of Education and American educators to obtain these materials
- To construct primary schools and housing for teachers, support staff and project workers
- To make classes open to all persons seeking education regardless of age or gender
- To establish a trade center where adults can become self-sufficient through learning business skills