Shaping the Narrative: News from ROSS Leaders

In a year marked by both profound loss and significant growth, ROSS Leaders reflects on the systemic challenges facing South Sudanese youth and celebrates the milestones that continue to fuel our mission for a more just future.

Empowering South Sudanese Youth Through Culture, STEAM, and Education Meta Description: Celebrate the ROSS Leaders Summer 2024 highlights, featuring the 3rd Annual OmaROSS, STEAM "Build-A-Hut" projects, and HBCU college tours designed to empower the next generation of leaders.

It has been an incredible spring for ROSS Leaders! From "Bowling with the Board" in Omaha to basketball clinics in Uganda and South Sudan, our mission of connection and leadership is reaching new heights. Inside this update, we celebrate our national champion athletes.

From celebrating our 5th anniversary to launching our women’s athletic program, 2023 was a year of incredible milestones. As we return from the holiday break, we look back at the magic of our 2nd Annual Winter Wonderland Gala and look forward to another year of empowering youth and honoring our heritage. Join us as we continue to help our community rise.

From the expansion of our Lincoln Chapter to the launch of our new volleyball program, see how ROSS Leaders is empowering over 50 students through academic mentorship, music education, and athletic excellence. Plus, meet our featured student highlight, Tiet Yual, and get a first look at our upcoming Winter Wonderland Gala!

We are celebrating a milestone! Over the last five years, ROSS Leaders has evolved into a safe haven for South Sudanese youth, providing the identity and support they need to thrive. As we reflect on our expansion from Nebraska to North Carolina and back to our roots in South Sudan, we invite you to join us in sustaining this vital mission for the next generation.