2024 Annual Impact Report
15 years ago, Seed Effect started in South Sudan with 19 women and a simple yet profound vision: to bring the hope of Jesus and economic empowerment to the hardest places.
Letter from Executive Director & Co-Founder, Missy Williams:
Dear friends,
I met Susan in a refugee settlement in Northern Uganda. As she spoke, I saw her resilience and bravery, and at the same time, my heart broke. Susan shared,
“I came with nothing. When Seed Effect introduced the idea of forming a savings group… I used the money to rent land and started farming. God has blessed my garden, and I was able to get a good harvest. Now, my children are eating well.
This group has helped me set aside all the suffering and painful memories. When I come here, we laugh, sing, and I feel encouraged. Seed Effect has now motivated me, kept me on my feet, and taught me how to protect my family.”
As a mother, I can’t fathom what Susan endured—losing her husband, fleeing South Sudan with six children, and then being expected to start over in a foreign land without the tools or resources needed. Without the atrocity of war, Susan’s story would have been different. It should have been different. But in the midst of devastation, there is hope—this is why Seed Effect exists.
Today, we have grown to serve 100,000+ members, who care for more than 600,000 children. Our reach has doubled in the last four years alone—a testament to the growing demand for economic empowerment in the hardest places, the faithful work of our team, and your generous support.
As we celebrate 15 years, we recognize our work is far from finished. While the need remains great, so does the opportunity, and we must be ready to expand. Thank you for being part of this journey and continuing to walk with us. Together, we are building a future filled with hope.
Gratefully,
Missy Williams
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*Seed Effect changed its fiscal year in July 2024 from a January 1st to July 1st start. A short-year audit was conducted to review January-June 2024 financials.
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