Building Africa’s Next Generation of Education and Digital Infrastructure 

African Independence Development (AID) is a Utah-based nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to high-quality education in South Sudan and other underserved regions of Africa. We believe education, technology, and sustainable infrastructure can grow together to create long-term opportunity.

On the banks of the White Nile in South Sudan, AID is launching a bold, integrated initiative: a renewable-powered data center paired with a modern STEM school, designed to fuel both digital growth and human potential.

The White Nile Integrated Campus

Location: Between Juba and Bor, South Sudan
Land Secured: 400 acres on the White Nile, plus 600 adjacent acres

This multi-use campus brings together four critical systems in one place:

• data center designed for AI and HPC

• STEM education campus providing private-school–quality STEM education

• Micro power grid for renewable energy

• Clean water infrastructure that benefits both operations and surrounding communities

• Agriculture using modern farming techniques becomes a catalyst for reliable food production and trains students in sustainable farming practices.
  
  

AID is now partnering with technology companies, infrastructure investors, and donors to build what comes next.

A Sustainable Data Center on the White Nile

The data center will be powered by sustainable, environmentally friendly renewable resources. This provides reliable, low-cost, low-carbon baseload power.

Indirect cooling system, dramatically reduce energy consumption compared to air-cooled facilities. Warmed water is responsibly cooled before being returned to the river, protecting the ecosystem.

This approach delivers:

• Lower operating costs

• High reliability

• Strong environmental performance

• Long-term sustainability

A School That Builds the Workforce

Adjacent to the data center will be a STEM-focused education campus, beginning with high school and expanding over time to include elementary, college-level, and adult education programs.

The school will operate similarly to a private school in the U.S., with tuition-based enrollment and scholarships to ensure access. Students will gain real-world exposure to the modern digital economy, preparing them for competive careers locally and throughout the world.

Specialty STEM education will be provided in

• Computer information systems

• Electrical and mechanical engineering

• Renewable energy and environmentally safe practices

• Water purification systems

• Business and facilities management

Graduates will form a local technical workforce, capable of building their communities and working with international markets.

Clean Water with Community Impact

The project will provide clean, treated water to nearby communities that lack reliable access. This integrated design allows education infrastructure to directly improve daily life for thousands of people. 

A High-Growth Market Opportunity

Africa is one of the fastest-growing information technology centers in the world, with demand far outpacing supply. A current lack of highly skilled labor will ensure that graduates from the program will be top candidates for local market jobs.

This project is designed to work with international partners and bring technology infrastructure development to South Sudan.

One Vision, Multiple Impacts

How to Get Involved

There are multiple ways to participate:

•  Lease land, co-build, or deploy infrastructure in a renewable-powered African hub.

• Develop and operate data halls with long-term revenue potential.

• Invest in infrastructure needed for power generation, microgrids, and core facilities.

• Philanthropic Donors, Corporate Giving, &  Foundations funding education, workforce development, and clean water systems.