SUNLIGHT PRIMARY SCHOOL
-
Bor, Jonglei State, South Sudan
Daniel Majok Gai
FOUNDER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR
Daniel, a refugee for over 25 years, is now a proud citizen of South Sudan and the United States. After fleeing the Sudan civil war in 1987, he resettled in Denver in 2001 with the Lost Boys of Sudan. With support from Carol and Richard Rinehart, he found his first job and earned a BA in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Colorado Denver.
As a field representative for Project Education South Sudan, Daniel helped build four permanent schools. In 2012, with continued support from Carol and Richard Rinehart, he founded Sunlight Primary School — a community-based school providing reliable education in Bor, Jonglei State.
Carol and Richard Rinehart
Quality Education for Vulnerable Children
Thanks to its dedicated and qualified teachers, SPS has become the leading center for quality education in Bor. Serving children from kindergarten through primary eight, SPS admits both boys and girls, including many orphans.
Daniel is committed to empowering girls' education in South Sudan and advocates for the importance of educating daughters. Many girls attend SPS through a free scholarship program.
-
Top Ten
Since 2015, SPS has been among the top ten scorers and best performing schools in Jonglei State and the nation.
-
#2 in PLE
In 2023, the 92 candidates who sat for Primary Leaving Education (PLE) certificate scored 82% – the second highest score in the state.
-
30% Girls
Girls make up one third of the students enrolled.
Keep the Momentum Going
To provide the best environment for learning, SPS dreams of improving the campus by adding latrines, permanent classrooms, and teacher offices. Early Childhood Development classrooms recently got a makeover with colorful new chairs and wall posters – creating a new level of learning excitement.
