Finishing 2021 Strong
Friends and supporters,
With the giving season right around the corner, the winds of change are blowing through Sudan and our movement.
The recent military coup in Sudan appears to be far from a good resolution. Pro-democracy demonstrations are ongoing. Our Sudanese education partner is exploring new areas for program growth. Sudan is changing, even if the old guard regime refuses to accept reality.
Earlier this year, our team also began to sense that COVID-19 was shifting the nature of our movement-building work. Now that we have a better understanding of what those changes need to be, Operation Broken Silence is growing into a new normal. We are testing out a new staff role, accelerating our expansion into new forms of philanthropy like cryptocurrency, and hope to add another events-focused staffer in early 2022.
Our mission is busier than ever, but this exciting moment also runs the risk of important opportunities being missed. Our team is always working hard to create the best and most fulfilling experiences for you: our wonderful supporters. We don’t want to lose sight of that during an especially busy season.
Here is what you can expect to hear about through the end of 2021.
Nov 12-14: Eden’s Run 5K
Our 12th annual 5K officially kicks off the giving season! Over the next week, you’ll see an email and a few social media posts inviting you to join.
This year’s run is virtual again. You can run from wherever you call home! Registration is only $10, then all you have to do is raise another $65 through your fundraising page by November 14.
Nov 30: Giving Tuesday
On this day of global generosity, we need 15 supporters to join our monthly giving family, The Renewal. This will help close the remaining funding gap for the teachers and students in Yida Refugee Camp.
You’ll also have the opportunity to make one-time gifts online or donate cryptocurrency. You’ll see a few emails from us and several social media posts on this big day. Exciting!
Dec 6-25: Project Giving
We are highlighting three specific programs and projects during these three weeks that you can give directly to:
Dec 6-11: Mother of Mercy Hospital in the Nuba Mountains.
Dec 12-18: Endure Primary & Renewal Secondary Schools in Yida Refugee Camp.
Dec 19-25: Matched donations to our Endowment Fund!
Dec 26-31: Year End Gifts
If one of the reasons you are giving is for tax purposes, your gift needs to be in by midnight on December 31.
Writing a check? Be sure it is dated and postmarked by December 31 for it count for the 2021 tax year.
The best way to make sure you don’t accidentally miss your last donation of the year is to give early! You can do that below:
As always, we don’t expect supporters to participate in each and every one of these giving opportunities. We do encourage you to pick one or two that are a good fit for you though!
With so much uncertainty in Sudan at the moment, our consistent communication and your generosity can bring some much-needed support to our Sudanese friends. Let’s make this season of giving a bountiful one, for them.
Onward,
Mark C. Hackett
Executive Director
