Bringing lasting health to those who need it most
South Sudanese Health Matters Inc. delivers sustainable healthcare and education to remote communities in South Sudan — building clinics, training locals, and changing lives.
2,500+
People Reached
2
Active Projects
8+
Partner Organisations
2018
Est. by Community
Who We Are
A community-led NGO with a clear purpose
Founded by Mawien Ariik, SSHMI is a non-government, non-political, non-profit organisation working to improve lives in Lou-Ariik village and surrounding communities through health initiatives.
- Building a fully-equipped primary health clinic in Lou-Ariik Village
- Supplying sanitary hygiene kits to girls and women in the community
- Training traditional midwives and community health workers
- Promoting preventative health education and hygiene awareness
What Drives Us
Our Foundation
Our Mission
To improve the health and life-chances of people living in Lou-Ariik Village and surrounding communities through sustainable healthcare initiatives and education programmes.
Our Vision
A future where the people of Lou-Ariik live safe, healthy and long lives — with locally-trained health workers delivering care that is built to last.
Our Values
Community ownership, transparency, sustainability, and long-term commitment. We empower locals to run each operation themselves.
What We Do
Current Projects
Each project is designed for long-term community benefit, not short-term relief.
Lou-Ariik Primary Health Clinic
Building and equipping a fully staffed clinic to serve Lou-Ariik village and surrounding communities.
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Sanitary Hygiene Kits for Girls & Women
Providing sanitary hygiene kits alongside education — already showing results with improved school attendance.
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Together We Build — Lou-Ariik Medical Clinic
Join our campaign to build a fully equipped primary health clinic in Lou-Ariik Village. Every donation brings us closer to lasting healthcare for 360,000 people.
Transparency
2024-2025 Annual Report
Read about our impact, financials, and the progress made this year toward our goal of lasting health outcomes in Lou-Ariik.
Our partners, sponsors & supporters
Donations In Kind Inc
Rotary of Central Melbourne
The Chagai Foundation
ModiBodi
Australian Communities Foundation
Barefruit Marketing®
Days for Girls
Rotary Australia World Community Service Ltd (RAWCS)
Rotary International
Your donation changes lives
All donations are tax deductible. Every contribution goes directly to building healthcare capacity in one of the world’s most underserved regions.