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SOUTHERN SUDAN COMMUNITY ALLIANCES (SSCA)

· EIN · esscausa.org
profile · synthesized from sources

Equatorian South Sudanese Community Association-USA (ESSCA-USA) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2000 to represent and empower individuals of Equatorian descent in the United States. The organization supports community development through advocacy, cultural preservation, education, and self-help initiatives. It operates through 25 state chapters and hosts annual conferences focused on leadership, unity, and community empowerment.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Annual Conference
National gathering featuring keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, and cultural performances to promote unity, leadership, and community development among Equatorians
Women Conference
Event focused on empowering women through storytelling, networking, and workshops on resilience and community leadership
Youth Conference
Platform for young Equatorians to network, engage in leadership development, and participate in community-building activities
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Youth & Community Network Building 3 activities
    • Annual National Conference for Equatorians
      Organizes an annual national conference for the Equatorian community in the USA, with a documented history of hosting 25 annual events since 2002, including recent gatherings in Nebraska, Kansas City, Utah, Minnesota, and Minneapolis. These conferences focus on community mobilization, advocacy, education, cultural heritage promotion, and include workshops, networking, and leadership development.
    • National Network of State Chapters
      Operates a national network of 25 state chapters across the United States to represent and serve Equatorians through localized programming in advocacy, education, cultural promotion, and self-help initiatives.
    • Youth Conferences
      Hosts annual youth conferences to engage and empower Equatorian youth, with documented events including the first conference in Des Moines, Iowa (2019) and the second in Dallas, Texas (2021).
  • Policy-Oriented Research & Publications 1 activity
    • Advocacy and Policy Development
      Produces advocacy reports and co-authors policy position papers, such as the report from the 12th Annual Conference on a resilient Equatoria and the co-authored paper 'South Sudan: The Way Forward' with the South Sudanese Equatorian Diaspora.
  • Religious Discipleship & Church Planting 1 activity
    • Community Outreach and Mobilization
      Conducts ongoing community outreach activities across the United States, including initiatives focused on Christian leadership and broader community engagement, delivered through a network of 25 state chapters.
  • Emergency Public Health Supply Distribution 1 activity
    • Humanitarian Relief Efforts
      Conducted humanitarian relief efforts in 2020, providing direct support to communities in need.
  • Organizational Governance and Policy Development 1 activity
    • Organizational Governance and Capacity Building
      Developed formal governance structures including bylaws, an employee handbook, and volunteer waiver requirements to strengthen organizational operations and institutional capacity.
  • Women's Leadership & Empowerment Programs 1 activity
    • Women’s Conferences and Empowerment Programs
      Organizes annual Women’s Conferences and conducts educational training and workshops aimed at empowering Equatorian women, promoting economic independence, and fostering resilience through storytelling, networking, and skill-building.
relationships · 12

who they work with

  • Dr. Edward E. Kenyi Partner — Author and contributor to ESSCA-USA's historical documentation
  • Dr. Henry Y. Lejukole Partner — Author and contributor to ESSCA-USA's historical documentation
  • Dr. Jane K. Edward Partner — Author and contributor to ESSCA-USA's historical documentation
  • ESSCA-Ca Partner — Partnering Equatoria Community in Canada
  • Equatoriakc Partner — Partnering Equatoria Community in Missouri
  • Equatorian South Sudanese Community Association – USA Partner — Organization through which individuals can connect to learn more about the Equatoria Region and access resources.
  • Equatorian South Sudanese Community Association–USA Network — Represents Equatorians in the United States through a national network of 25 state chapters.
  • FACCA Partner — Partnering Equatoria Community in Australia
  • SSANA Partner — Partnering Achoil Community in North America
  • South Sudanese Equatorian Diaspora Partner — Co-authored the position paper 'South Sudan: The Way Forward' with ESSCA-USA.
  • WCUSA Partner — Partnering Wonduruba Community in USA
  • YouTube Partner — Platform used to host and distribute videos to share community stories and updates.