Transforming Lives Through Education
“Building Minds is not just about building schools, it is about enhancing the whole community.”
— Judy Schwartz
Chair, Board of Directors at BMISS
OUR MISSION
After fleeing a war-torn region years ago as “lost boys”, our founders, Sebastian and Mathon, decided to return to their homeland — a newly-formed country — to improve literacy, equality and economic opportunity.
WHY
To enhance the lives of South Sudanese families through community-based educational programs and facilities.
WHAT
We serve local communities by constructing schools and creating programs that lift up African children and provide incentives for small businesses.
HOW
Our program goals include:
Advancing gender equality and literacy
Providing a safe educational environment to help children reach their full potential
Empowering current and future women-entrepreneurs by expanding educational access and offering microfinance grants
Working with local, regional and national governments to develop educational
Policies and contribute to building security and faculty training
Fueling South Sudan’s economy by enhancing upward mobility and economic independence
Promoting school buildings as centers of healthy activity and opportunity
Cultivating community gardens to increase sustainable food sources and support local agriculture