The VAD Foundation

The VAD Foundation

The Valentino Achak Deng (VAD) Foundation's mission is to empower children, youth, and women from poor communities in South Sudan through educational opportunities and other sustainable development initiatives.

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Our Programs

We work hand in hand with communities to provide access to quality education, sustainable farming, and vocational training, supporting communities in South Sudan.

Education

We support education and learning opportunities for children and youth in underserved communities.

Students in class at Cornerstones Vision Academy
Class in session at Cornerstones Vision Academy. Photo by Malin Fezehai for The New York Times. Read the article.

Farming

Sustainable agriculture can strengthen food security, build skills, and create livelihood opportunities.

A girl from Aweil stands in front of a VAD Foundation crop field.
A girl from Aweil in front of one of the VAD Foundation’s crop fields.

Vocational Training

Hands-on training in practical trades and entrepreneurship helps youth and women build viable livelihoods.

Men in the VAD Foundation’s vocational training program learn carpentry in Marial Bai.
Men in the VAD Foundation’s vocational training program learn carpentry skills in Marial Bai.
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