Friends of Maiwut — South Sudan

Walking with the people of Maiwut.

Please support us in walking alongside the people of Maiwut by praying, giving and serving. We would love to hear from you.

UK Registered Charity No: 1208860
Founded 2024
In partnership with the People of Maiwut
A Christian Foundation Charity
Featured Project

Maiwut Mission Base Transition.

Friends of Maiwut is stewarding the former Samaritan's Purse compound as a practical base for education, humanitarian service, community development, and long-term partnership.

The base provides a secure platform for programme delivery, storage, coordination, training, hospitality and partnership work — serving as the operational hub for everything we do in Maiwut County.

Messages of Gratitude

Friends of Maiwut walk with us — not from far away, but as brothers in Christ who came, listened, and stayed. Their faithfulness is the gift before any other gift.

Rt Revd Peter Kunen Gatbel Bishop of Maiwut, South Sudan

We warmly welcome Friends of Maiwut. Their support brings hope to communities that have endured a lot.

Representative of the RRC Relief and Rehabilitation Commission, Maiwut, South Sudan

Before this help came, many of us felt forgotten. Their kindness has brought encouragement to our families and hope for tomorrow.

Community Beneficiary Maiwut, South Sudan

Friends of Maiwut was born from a simple conviction: that no community should feel abandoned, and that Christian friendship must become practical love.

Rt Revd Dr Tim Wambunya Founder Trustee, Friends of Maiwut
    What We Do

    Eight areas of compassionate, practical service.

    Our work is rooted in long-standing partnership with local leaders, addressing both immediate need and the long path of rebuilding.

    Latest

    News, stories and reflections from Maiwut.

    Read the latest stories, updates and reflections from Maiwut, covering project progress, prayer needs, community developments and opportunities to support the work.

    Community members collecting water from a clean water point
    Health & Wellbeing

    Clean Water, Healthier Futures

    FOM is building on the SP’s work by improving access to clean water, promoting hygiene, and supporting safer, healthier community environments.

    Local technicians inspecting the repaired borehole at sunrise
    Youth & Skills Development

    Young People, Brighter Tomorrows

    FOM is building on the SP’s work by creating opportunities for young people to learn skills, build confidence, and contribute to Maiwut’s future.

    Farmers tending a newly planted crop field in Maiwut
    Food Security

    Seeds of Hope for Hungry Families

    FOM is building on the SP’s work by supporting food security, helping families grow crops, share resources, and face uncertainty with dignity.

    Get Involved

    Four ways to walk with Maiwut.

    Prayer Focus

    Pray with us for Maiwut.

    Please pray for peace, protection, provision and hope for the people of Maiwut. Pray especially for local leaders, families affected by conflict, children, young people and all those rebuilding their lives.

    Pray With Us
    For peace

    "For lasting peace across Upper Nile State, that families separated by conflict may be reunited and that communities may once again live together in safety."

    Inspired by Isaiah 32:17–18
    For local leaders

    "For wisdom, courage and humility for our pastors, base managers and project leaders as they serve the community day by day."

    For children & young people

    "For the children of Maiwut — for protection, for opportunities to learn, and for hope for their future."