LifeBridge Aid, Inc. · 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Utah

Illuminating ikigai — bridging purpose and possibility.

We walk alongside South Sudanese families and youth in East Africa with compassionate support and practical resources, so that purpose has a path forward.

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Our Mission

Purpose finds its footing when people have what they need to build it.

LifeBridge Aid empowers South Sudanese communities in East Africa by providing compassionate support, practical resources, and meaningful solutions that strengthen families, uplift youth, and bring hope to those facing adversity.

Vision. We envision a future where South Sudanese communities in East Africa are empowered, connected, and resilient, with access to the opportunities and support needed to thrive in dignity and hope.

We exist to bridge the gap between challenges and solutions by offering support, resources, and opportunities that help individuals and families move forward. Through compassion, community, and commitment, we work to uplift lives, strengthen resilience, and create lasting change.

"Illuminating Ikigai: Bridging Purpose and Possibility"
Our Story

A founder's journey.

Our founder, Pach Bill Pach, was born in war-torn South Sudan. Forced to leave home, he and his family found safety in a refugee camp in Uganda, where life was marked by uncertainty, resilience, and hope.

Through determination and perseverance, Pach earned a basketball scholarship to the United States. What once seemed impossible became a path to education and opportunity. Now in college, he is pursuing his dream of becoming a pilot while continuing to build a better future for himself and those around him.

Today, Pach is committed to giving back — and LifeBridge Aid grew out of that commitment. His journey stands as an example of courage, strength, and possibility: proof that no matter where someone begins, they can rise and make a lasting difference for others.

What We Stand For

Our core values.

01

Compassion

We meet every person with empathy, dignity, and unconditional respect.

02

Community

We believe that lasting change is built together, never in isolation.

03

Resilience

We nurture strength and hope, even in the most difficult seasons of life.

04

Integrity

We lead with transparency, accountability, and stewardship of every gift.

What We Do

Five ways we show up for families.

Programs are shaped with the communities we serve, not designed for them from a distance.

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Family Support

Practical, dignity-centered assistance that helps families meet essential needs and stabilize their footing.

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Youth Education & Mentorship

Access to schooling, tutoring, and mentors who help young people connect what they're good at to what they hope for.

Diverse hands joined together in a circle

Community Resources

Local, sustainable resource programs built and led with community members, not handed down to them.

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Scholarship Programs

Tuition, fees, and school supplies covered for promising students so cost is never the reason a child stops learning.

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Sports Programs

Football, athletics, and organized play that build teamwork, discipline, and belonging for youth in the community.

Our Approach

Small organization. Direct relationships. No layers between gift and family.

We're early in our journey — newly formed and building deliberately, with transparency as a founding value rather than an afterthought.

2026
Founded & formally incorporated in Utah
501(c)(3)
Recognized nonprofit status
1
Region of focus — South Sudanese communities, East Africa

As a young organization, every dollar and every hour goes directly toward building trusted, on-the-ground programs — and toward the diaspora and community networks who make that work possible.

Our Team

The people behind LifeBridge Aid.

Pach Pach

Pach Pach

Director, President & Founder
Jok Pach

Jok Pach

Vice President
Thon Pach

Thon Pach

Treasurer
Alier Jongroor

Alier Jongroor

Coordinator
Gai Chol

Gai Chol

Ambassador
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Purpose is easier to build together.

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