The VAD Foundation

Empowering women, youth, and communities in war-torn South Sudan through educational and vocational training.

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Happy Independence Day to our American friends and supporters! Our staff and students at the VAD Foundation in South Sudan wish you a fun-filled 4th of July and a relaxing holiday weekend! #IndependenceDay #4thofJuly #July4th #Happy4th

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Education is a powerful tool for social and economic empowerment, helping people break the cycle of poverty and create a better future for themselves and their communities. Learn more about our commitment to education at https://t.co/l6BmMpZaEX

#education #girls #empowerment

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We're grateful and inspired! Thank you, @nickkristof for your recent @nytimes piece about the VAD Foundation, and to everyone who's supported us following the publication of this article. If you haven't seen Kristof's piece yet, you can read it now at https://t.co/aMrFhROaZb

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The Valentino Achak Deng (VAD) Foundation was featured in the New York Times over the weekend, in an opinion piece by our friend and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nicholas Kristof, entitled "Meet the Opposite of Elon Musk." Read it today: https://t.co/MQf5ZGLxTs

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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nicholas Kristof recently visited the VAD Foundation to explore our programs and connect with Scholars for an upcoming New York Times feature! In this photo, Kristof stands with Scholar Daniella Adut outside Cornerstones Vision Academy in Aweil.

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This GivingTuesday, donate to the VAD Foundation to help us have an even greater impact in South Sudanese education, particularly for girls, in 2025. Donate now at https://t.co/SrnpO4Lorp

#GivingTuesday2024 #GivingTuesday #donate #education #girlseducation #SouthSudan

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Give the gift of education this GivingTuesday! Donate to the VAD Foundation today: https://t.co/6fzafW9a6f

#GivingTuesday2024 #GivingTuesday #education #educationforall #SouthSudan

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Dave Eggers wrote several books, including the book that started the VAD Foundation: What Is the What, about Valentino Achak Deng, a survivor of the civil war in South Sudan. He is our co-founder and also founded several other organizations. Learn more: https://t.co/JeuurJ5k72

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The VAD Foundation is working to empower girls, women, and youth of South Sudan through vocational skill development. Our vocational training is essential to community growth and development. Learn more at https://t.co/xnauOdNoza

#VocationalTraining #SkillBuilding

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Bid to win 2 house seats to see Hell's Kitchen with a backstage tour in New York City: https://t.co/w4YiTcgJJ1. The winner will also be able to bring a program backstage to be signed by one of the cast members.

#HellsKitchen #Broadway #CharityBuzz #Backstage

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About our namesake and co-founder: Valentino Achak Deng advocates for access to universal education, transformational infrastructure, and entrepreneurship as key catalysts for sustainable development and economic growth. Learn more https://t.co/JeuurJ5k72 #SouthSudan #Nonprofits

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School assemblies are an important and valuable part of building community and friendship among the VAD Foundation's students. Pictured here, we have students at an assembly earlier this month. #SouthSudan #educationmatters #schoollife

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Want to give the best #holiday #gift ever this year?! Bid now for the chance to win two tickets to @AkimboMusical on #Broadway, plus a meet-and-greet AND photo opportunity with Tony Award winner Victoria Clark! Proceeds benefit The VAD Foundation. Bid at https://t.co/UBnc5AGlk1

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This #GivingTuesday, donate to the VAD Foundation's 2023 year-end fundraiser. Your donation provides empowering education, vocational training, and sustainable development programs to women and youth in South Sudan! Together, we can change lives. Give now: https://t.co/d8cfWDnbrF

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Since 2006, we've been empowering South Sudanese women and youth. This #GivingTuesday, your support can amplify our impact! Our cherished partners at the ShineMaker Foundation have stepped up to double your gift, up to $5,000! 🤝✨ Donate now at https://t.co/zPVBHdOiys

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Looking for a special experience to gift this holiday season? Consider a #meetandgreet with @leslieodomjr and two (2) tickets to @PurlieBway in #NewYork! Proceeds support the VAD Foundation. Bidding closes tomorrow, place yours now on @charitybuzz : https://t.co/qW31v4n8Rc

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Calling all #BayArea #literature lovers and #humanitarians! The next 5 people to sign up for monthly donations of $50+ will snag 2 complimentary invitations to an exclusive November 11 event with author #DaveEggers and #humanitarian #ValentinoAchakDeng: https://t.co/HzQwA8ZzO8

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Education update! The VAD Foundation currently educates 315 students. In the last year, 40 graduated from 8th grade and 42 from 12th grade. Learn more about The VAD Foundation's education programs, visit https://t.co/OCPREa6ocG

#SouthSudan #education #students

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Traditional #Dinka #dance is integral to many students' cultural identity. Rhythmic movements forge social bonds and express history, values, and unity — and pass down ancestral wisdom, safeguarding the Dinka #heritage for generations to come.

#SouthSudan #culture #ancestry

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The VAD Foundation urgently needs your support! Our mission to provide #education and #vocationaltraining in war-torn #SouthSudan is at risk due to declining donations. Your help can make a real impact. Donate at https://t.co/JsAgAAZdUg.

#nonprofits #causes #helpingothers