About Y.E.T. Compassion

Learn about Y.E.T. Compassion’s mission, vision, and core values. A nonprofit ministry serving South Sudanese communities in the U.S.A., South Sudan, and beyond.

Faith-Centered. Community-Driven.

A nonprofit ministry empowering South Sudanese youth and families through the Gospel, education, and purposeful community building — in the U.S.A., South Sudan, and beyond.

Our Mission Meet the Founder

Who We Are

Y.E.T. Compassion is a nonprofit ministry founded by Evangelist Gai Bol Luom, dedicated to serving South Sudanese communities in the U.S.A., South Sudan, and beyond. Our name — Y.E.T. — stands for Youth Evangelism Training, reflecting our core commitment to empowering the next generation through preparation grounded in Scripture. What began as grassroots mission work in 2006 was formalized in 2025 when Y.E.T. Compassion was registered in Nashville, Tennessee as an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization — building on nearly two decades of faithful service.

We stand at the intersection of faith, community, and transformation. Our young people carry stories shaped by resilience, displacement, and hope. By equipping them with education, practical skills, and spiritual grounding, we prepare them to lead with integrity and serve their communities — wherever they are.

Our Mission

To empower South Sudanese youth and families through faith-centered education, leadership development, and community support, equipping them to thrive and lead with integrity in their adopted home while maintaining their cultural identity and spiritual foundation.

✦ Holistic education and skills training grounded in Scripture

✦ Mentorship and leadership development for the next generation

✦ Family and community support services that strengthen resilience

✦ Cultural preservation and celebration across generations

Our Vision

A generation of South Sudanese youth anchored in faith, empowered by knowledge, and committed to transforming their communities — in the U.S.A., South Sudan, and wherever they are called to serve — through servant leadership, ethical action, and intergenerational investment.

Youth Potential Young people understand their God-given potential and walk in purpose.

Family Healing Families experience healing, restoration, and intergenerational strength.

Faith Foundation Faith becomes the anchor for decision-making and daily living.

Servant Leaders Leaders emerge who serve their communities with excellence and humility.

"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it."

— Proverbs 22:6 (ESV)

What Guides Us

Five principles that shape every program, partnership, and decision.

Scriptural Foundation — Truth begins with the Word. All our work is grounded in biblical principles and the transformative power of the Gospel.

Empowerment Through Preparation — Skills precede impact. We equip youth with practical knowledge and mentorship before sending them into the field.

Community Accountability — No one advances alone. We operate with transparency and remain accountable to the communities we serve.

Operational Excellence — Competence honors calling. Excellence is not what we aspire to — it's what we deliver in every program and initiative.

Intergenerational Responsibility — Today's work builds tomorrow's leaders. We honor our heritage while building a transformative legacy for future generations.