About SAORO
The SAORO organization is comprised of several people who
recognize the importance of SAORO's mission and share a
passion for helping the children of south Sudan.
No SAORO officer receives compensation. All fund raising
and administrative expenses are underwritten by SAORO's
officers and volunteers.
recognize the importance of SAORO's mission and share a
passion for helping the children of south Sudan.
No SAORO officer receives compensation. All fund raising
and administrative expenses are underwritten by SAORO's
officers and volunteers.
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SAORO
6653 W. Ida Place
Suite #814
Littleton, CO 80123
saoro06@saoro06.org
6653 W. Ida Place
Suite #814
Littleton, CO 80123
saoro06@saoro06.org
SAORO founder, James Manyror, knows
firsthand of the desperate need of the children
in southern Sudan. SAORO was his vision and
has become the hope for orphans in Pariang,
James' home village. To read more about his
story click here
firsthand of the desperate need of the children
in southern Sudan. SAORO was his vision and
has become the hope for orphans in Pariang,
James' home village. To read more about his
story click here
Michael Miyom, himself one of the "Lost Boys,"
has been engaged to act as the Director of
Gumriak. Michael coordinates all activities in
southern Sudan. Both Michael and James have
been trained in orphanage operations and the
special care required of these children.
has been engaged to act as the Director of
Gumriak. Michael coordinates all activities in
southern Sudan. Both Michael and James have
been trained in orphanage operations and the
special care required of these children.
Simon Yar Piot, a licensed teacher, is the Headmaster of the
school. Gumriak is fortunate to have additional teachers
including Jacob Chan and Abraham Gueneg who have
acquired their teaching certificates. Sarah Achol provides
management skills in addition to her teaching duties.
Gumriak also employs two guards and three cooks. Several
committed community volunteers work to assure Gumriak's
success .
school. Gumriak is fortunate to have additional teachers
including Jacob Chan and Abraham Gueneg who have
acquired their teaching certificates. Sarah Achol provides
management skills in addition to her teaching duties.
Gumriak also employs two guards and three cooks. Several
committed community volunteers work to assure Gumriak's
success .
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My son, what you are doing is what we have been dreaming for. Now, God
will help you with your American friends. Yin ca leee a pei." ("Thank
you" in Dinka.)
Comments of an elder in Pariang to James
will help you with your American friends. Yin ca leee a pei." ("Thank
you" in Dinka.)
Comments of an elder in Pariang to James
"
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May 2005
SAORO is founded
2006
Organizational
activities and fund
raising
January 2007
James visits Pariang
and engages a director
and headmaster
October 2007
James and Michael
undergo training
December 2007
Construction on the
Gumriak Orphanage
and Community School
begins
July 3, 2008
Basic construction is
complete. Gumriak
opens with 16 young
orphaned children.
2009
James Manyror
traveled to Sudan to
work on SAORO's
behalf with NGO's and
to review the progress
that has been made at
Gumriak.
In September the
board approved a
plan to double the
size of Gumriak by
2012.
SAORO is founded
2006
Organizational
activities and fund
raising
January 2007
James visits Pariang
and engages a director
and headmaster
October 2007
James and Michael
undergo training
December 2007
Construction on the
Gumriak Orphanage
and Community School
begins
July 3, 2008
Basic construction is
complete. Gumriak
opens with 16 young
orphaned children.
2009
James Manyror
traveled to Sudan to
work on SAORO's
behalf with NGO's and
to review the progress
that has been made at
Gumriak.
In September the
board approved a
plan to double the
size of Gumriak by
2012.
SAORO is
registered with
the South Sudan
Relief and
Rehabilitation
Commission.
registered with
the South Sudan
Relief and
Rehabilitation
Commission.
A non-profit 501( c ) ( 3 )
Organization supporting
the orphans of Pariang
In southern Sudan.
Organization supporting
the orphans of Pariang
In southern Sudan.
Copyright 2009 SAORO All rights reserved
"I was so pleased when I returned to Gumriak and had the
opportunity to meet with the children. They are happy. The
local authorities have high praise for our project; the local
community is supportive, the staff dedicated. It is a dream
come true." James Manyror, August 2009
opportunity to meet with the children. They are happy. The
local authorities have high praise for our project; the local
community is supportive, the staff dedicated. It is a dream
come true." James Manyror, August 2009
