About PACODES
Mission: PACODES, a nonprofit organization, stands for Panyijiar Community Development Services. PACODES seeks to aid and improve the education, health, humanitarian aid, agriculture, faith, and lifestyle of the people of Panyijiar County in southern Sudan.
About Us: PACODES is an official North Dakota nonprofit 501 (c) 3 exempt organization that supports charitable missions founded by the Lost Boys of Sudan who live in the United States. PACODES is managed by a ten member board of directors including Sudanese representatives.
Current Projects:
- Build the first library in Panyijiar County, Southern Sudan, Africa.
- Furnish the library with books
- Create a center for information of all kinds.
- Help connect a small community with the rest of the world.
About Panyijiar County:
- Population: 120,000
- 95% of county is underdeveloped
- only 1% of poplulation is literate
- only 2% of the area'a natural water is clean
About The Lost Boys of Sudan: The Lost Boys are survivors of the Sudanese Civil War (1984-2005). Seeking escape from a murderous government, thousands of boys made the perilous journey to relief camps in Ethiopia and Kenya, battling disease and starvation en route. Some of the survivors now live in the U.S., and are looking for ways to help their native country. The PACODES Library Project will open doors to education, foster community growth, and reduce the debilitating effects of poverty and violentce in southern Sudan.
Please Download the PDF version of our brochure here.
These goals and more can be met with your help. Check out the donations page for details.