Our Story — Mission & Vision
Our Story · Serving since 2006
Founded in Faith. Interrupted by War. Called Back by Hope.
Youth Evangelism Training (Y.E.T.) Compassion has served the people of South Sudan since 2006. War stopped the work — it did not end the calling. Today we are returning to build a Christian school in Juba and to ground the next generation in biblical truth.
Who We Are
Two Decades of Faithful Service
Youth Evangelism Training (Y.E.T.) Compassion is a nonprofit ministry founded in 2006 to serve the people of South Sudan. What began as grassroots mission work was formalized in 2025 with state nonprofit registration in Nashville, Tennessee, followed by IRS-approved 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in 2026 — building on nearly two decades of faithful service.
Today the ministry is focused on two callings: building a Christian school in Juba, South Sudan, and youth evangelism and discipleship — grounding young people in biblical truth so that what is learned takes root in character.
The Work in Biong · 2006–2013
We Have Served Before
From 2006, Y.E.T. Compassion served the Biong community in South Sudan — drilling water wells, delivering food aid and medical supplies, and supporting schooling for the community's children. The work was practical, local, and carried out alongside the people it served.
When war broke out in 2013, families were displaced and the work on the ground was forced to stop. For years, the door to Biong and to South Sudan's most vulnerable communities remained closed.
Now conditions have opened the door to return. The mission resumes where it matters most: educating the next generation — in partnership with local churches, community leaders, and organizations on the ground.
A well site in the Biong community — one of the wells drilled before the war.
The Journey
From Biong to Juba
Evangelist Gai Bol Luom founds Y.E.T. Compassion, and the ministry begins serving the people of South Sudan.
Years of service in the Biong community — drilling wells, delivering food aid and medical supplies, and supporting schooling.
War breaks out. Families are displaced, and the work on the ground is forced to stop.
Y.E.T. Compassion is formally registered as a nonprofit in Nashville, Tennessee.
IRS-approved 501(c)(3) status. Conditions allow a return to South Sudan, and the school campaign begins.
Building a Christian school in Juba — Phase 1 underway — and preaching the Gospel to young people at home and across the diaspora.
Our Mission
Education That Transforms
We believe education makes a difference in individuals — especially through Christian education. Our school will serve families who need good Christian education for their children, support vulnerable communities, and advance hope, healing, and transformation in South Sudan through direct service and partnership.
Our Vision
A Generation Grounded in Truth
To raise a generation of South Sudanese young people grounded in biblical truth, equipped with knowledge and character, and committed to building stronger families, communities, and societies.
"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
The Mission Today
Two Callings, One Mission
Core Values
What Guides Us
Five principles that shape every decision, partnership, and dollar spent.
Leadership
Our Leadership
Guided by faith, accountability, and a shared commitment to the next generation.
Be Part of the Return
The next chapter of this story is a school in Juba. Whether through prayer, partnership, or giving — help us write it.