FAQs

TSI is an independent, non-political, non-religious community-based organization founded in July 2025. We work to bring transformation, hope, and lasting economic empowerment to Tombore Village in the Nuba Mountains of South Kordofan, Sudan, through education, livelihoods, peacebuilding, and girl empowerment.

TSI operates in Tombore Village, Inpung County, in the Nuba Mountains region of South Kordofan, Sudan. Our operating office is based in Tombore, which ensures we are close to community needs and can respond quickly and accountably.

No. TSI is an independent, non-political, and non-religious organization. We operate solely to serve community needs without bias or influence from any political party, movement, or faith-based institution. Our programs welcome people of all beliefs and backgrounds, guided by principles of humanity, equality, and inclusiveness.

We run four community-led programs:

• Livelihood & Skills Development — vocational and agricultural training, tools and kits, and mentorship to help people earn income.
• Education — Global High School Diploma, English and Arabic language, ICT and Digital Literacy.
• Peacebuilding & Trauma Healing — community dialogues, trauma-support groups, and healing activities.
• Girl Empowerment — Girls' Safe Circles, rights and leadership workshops, and the Tombore Girls' Council.

TSI is funded through donations, partnerships, grants, and support from diaspora communities. We are transparent about our finances and publish a simple budget and short financial reports for the community and donors every 6–12 months.

You can donate by emailing us at info@tomboreinnovation.org or through the Donate page on our website. We will reply within 24 hours with our verified bank transfer and mobile-money options. Every donation goes directly to education, livelihoods, and healing in Tombore Village.

You can volunteer as a trainer, mentor, or in other roles. Local volunteers are especially valued. Visit our Volunteer page to submit an application, or email us at info@tomboreinnovation.org.

We partner with local authorities, NGOs, international agencies, donors, community groups, the private sector, and diaspora networks. Visit our Partnerships page or email us to start a conversation about how we can work together.

Visit our Opportunities page to see current job openings, courses, and scholarships. Each listing has clear application instructions and deadlines. You can also take our Placement Test to assess your level before enrolling in a course.

We have comprehensive Safeguarding and Child Protection policies. All staff are vetted and trained, we maintain safe learning spaces, and we offer confidential reporting channels. We have zero tolerance for exploitation, abuse and harassment. See our Safeguarding page for full details.

We follow a strict Privacy and Data Protection policy. We collect only what is needed, protect it securely, share it only with consent or legal requirement, and respect your rights to access, correct, or delete your information. See our Privacy Policy page for full details.

You can reach us by email at info@tomboreinnovation.org, by phone at +254118231790, or through our Contact page. Our office is in Tombore Village, Inpung County, Nuba Mountains Region, South Kordofan, Sudan.