CSI Field Projects
CSI’s involvement in the second Sudanese civil war began in 1992 when Dr. John Eibner and Baroness Caroline Cox visited southern South Sudan at the invitation of the local churches. These activists began documenting massacres and slave raids in Sudan. The central government was targeting the predominantly Christian and traditionalist southern Sudan. These students became the first advocacy group in Sudan. They continue to visit the country twice a month to help younger children in their communities.
CSI’s work in Sudan began in 1995, when its Washington representative, James Jacobson, grew frustrated with the organization’s internal squabbling. In 1997, he was appointed the group’s representative in the region and soon became a loyal supporter of the cause of freeing slaves. He went on to lead the organization’s efforts to free enslaved South Sudanese who were captured by Islamist militias. These enslaved people face physical and sexual abuse and are forced into Islam. CSI’s work helped free these men and women and bring them home.
In 1999, CSI opened a clinic in Wanjok, South Sudan. There, they hired a full-time physician. Moreover, CSI regularly leads expeditions to the region to raise awareness of slavery and international engagement. The organization commissioned a study about Egyptian Muslim abductions of young Egyptian Coptic women. The professor investigated the issue with the help of the Egyptian human rights activist Nadia Ghaly. The professor later testified before Congress and promised to continue the work of CSI.
CSI Field Projects in Sudan
In addition to freeing enslaved people, CSI has worked to end the practice of slavery by purchasing the freedom of enslaved people. In the year 2000, CSI’s efforts in the Sudan helped free over 900 slaves. Approximately 35,000 people remain in slavery. While CSI has a clinic in Wanjok, a physician and social worker are employed there. The program also works to promote global engagement and fight against slavery in the Sudan.
In Sudan, CSI has been working to free enslaved people since 1995. Currently, CSI has affiliates in the United States, Czech Republic, France, Germany, and South Korea. In South Sudan, the organization’s projects include Egypt, the African nation, and Latin America. In addition, the organization has a clinic in Wanjok, which employs a full-time medical doctor.
In 1995, CSI sponsored an expedition to South Sudan. The students, who were not yet aware of the extent of the problem, raised money by selling used toys, lemonade, and birthday presents. A $200 donation purchased the freedom of four Sudanese slaves. After several years, CSI has continued its work in the country. The organization has a clinic in Wanjok, where it provides free services to the local population.
