Publications and Media about Building Minds in South Sudan

University Award for Humanitarian Service

 Mathon Noi, Vice President and Co-Founder of Building Minds In South Sudan, is a graduate of Niagara State University.  He was awarded the University’s Award for Humanitarian Service at its June 2022 graduation by the University President, Fr. James J. Maher, C.M.  

Mathon is shown in the photo talking with Jeffrey Sachs, Director for Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, the keynote speaker.

 Democrat & Chronicle Article

Charlene Swankie - Nomadland Interview

WXXI - Need to Know - An update on South Sudan

TEDxRochester University

BMISS featured on TheConversation.com

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WATCH: How Rochester is changing lives 7,000 miles away

Four-Part Series on Need to Know, from Hélène Biandudi Hofer

Feature from the Avon Rotary newsletter

We are honored to have been featured in the newsletter of the Avon, New York Rotary. Many thanks to them for their support of our work!

Sebastian and Mathon take their story on the road

Here's a wonderful article about a visit Sebastian and Mathon made to a school. We appreciate the support!

$6,000 donation from Downtown United Presbyterian Church of Rochester

 Pictured above, from left to right:Mary Rees, Secretary; Gabriel Deng, Hope for Ariang; Mathon Noi, Co-Founder; Sebastian Maroundit, Co-Founder; Diane King, Co-Founder; Bonnie Lloyd, Ambassor; Jim Rees, Treasurer; Rev. Pat Youngdahl, pastor of Downtown Presbyterian Church.