Mission Aviation Fellowship - South Sudan

19/08/2026

Every flight has a purpose and every mission transforms lives.

This World Humanitarian Day, we salute the relentless dedication of our partners serving in the most isolated corners of South Sudan.
We bring the wings; you bring the transformation. Together, we bridge the gap between isolation and vital care.

To all our incredible humanitarian partners, thank you for your unwavering service and for trusting us to fly alongside you. Happy World Humanitarian Day!

07/08/2026

Denied at the gate. This unbooked VIP tried skipping the check-in counter for a spot on the landing gear. Per MAF safety policy, he was promptly escorted to his alternative 'VIP lounge' in the grass. 🦎✈️
Happy Friday to you all.

31/07/2026

At MAF, safety doesn't start on the runway, it starts right here in our office. Today, we would like to wrap up this week and month by appreciating and celebrating our team members who take everyday workplace safety seriously and keep our environment and planes✈️ hazard-free.

Congrats to this month’s safety and quality champions! 🎉

20/07/2026

Pilot Reuben Vermeulen greets enthusiastic children in Malualkon, South Sudan.

The truth is, the best part of any flight happens after the engine cuts out and the dust finally settles on the airstrip.

Every time we land, it’s about so much more than just dropping off vital supplies or passengers. It’s about the moments right after the chance to step out, look into these bright, beautiful faces, and share a genuine smile. For these kids, seeing the plane touch down is pure excitement but for our pilots, looking into these eyes is a beautiful, grounding reminder of exactly why we do this work.

At the end of the day, it’s not about the planes but it’s about the people in these remote communities who are the real heart of everything we do. Thank you so much to all communities in South Sudan for standing by us and helping us bring a little more hope, healing, and human connection to the furthest corners of this beautiful country.

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

Happy Independence Day, South Sudan! 🇸🇸
From the air to the ground, MAF is proud to serve the incredible people of this nation. Today, we celebrate your freedom, your resilience, and your vibrant culture. We pray for a future filled with peace and hope.

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." – Jeremiah 29:11

Fly high, South Sudan! ✈️✨

06/07/2026

Training the next generation of pilots.

Meet our pilot, Joost van Keulen who is busy honing his skills during his current training in Uganda. Whether in the cockpit or at the airstrips, every hour spent in preparation means safer, more efficient flights for the people who rely on us.

We are committed to investing in the professional development of our team as we continue to serve communities most in need in South Sudan.

Photo credit: Annet Nabbanja

01/07/2026

There is no sound more beautiful than the celebration of restored health. For too long, these brave women carried the heavy physical and emotional burden of obstetric fistula—a debilitating condition that often leads to isolation. But their stories didn't end in suffering. Thanks to life-changing corrective surgeries and dedicated care, they have been successfully operated on, discharged, and given a completely new lease on life.

This entire journey of restoration was a true team effort between MAF and Evangelical Lutheran Church - Africa Mission in South Sudan (ELCAMSS). While we provided the critical wings, transporting the patients safely back and forth, ELCAMSS provided the essential groundwork and holistic support to guide them every step of the way.

A successful operation does more than heal a physical wound, it restores a woman's place in her community. As they boarded their MAF flights back home to Lakes State and Warrap State, they carried hope, health, and dignity.

29/06/2026

Last week, we had the privilege of flying the team from the office of the Primate of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan. The team travelled from Juba to Rumbek to celebrate a major milestone—the installation of the second Internal Archbishop of the Eastern Bahr El Ghazal Internal Province.

As this new chapter begins, we lift up the new Archbishop in prayer. May God grant him wisdom, strength, and abundant grace as he leads and serves the people of Eastern Bahr El Ghazal.

We are so grateful to play a part in connecting church leadership across South Sudan, overcoming roads that divide to bring communities together in celebration and faith.

24/06/2026