Helping Hands for South Sudan
Events & press

Out in the
community.

Gabriel speaks regularly across the Bay Area and beyond. A few of the more recent talks, and a couple of the press features that put us on the map.

Upcoming
  • Summer 2026 · Uganda + South Sudan
    Team trip to East Africa

    Board members Ron Dickel and Rev. David Watermulder visit the partner schools and meet with Gabriel, teachers, and administrators.

Past talks

2015 → today
  • Nov 23, 2025
    Presbyterian Church of Los GatosGabriel updates the congregation on hundreds of children supported and rising costs.
    Los Gatos, CA
  • Dec 22, 2024
    Gilroy Presbyterian Church
    Gilroy, CA
  • Dec 15, 2024
    Presbyterian Church of Los GatosDiscussion of food scarcity + needs for windows, doors, and dormitory bunk beds at the new schools.
    Los Gatos, CA
  • Dec 10, 2023
    Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos
    Los Gatos, CA
  • Nov 26, 2023
    Kiwanis Club of San Carlos
    San Carlos, CA
  • Feb 2023
    Board members visit East AfricaRon Dickel, Marion Dickel, and Pastor David Watermulder visit Gulu Primary, Gulu Central High, Juba Integrated Primary, and Panyndli Refugee Camp.
    Uganda + South Sudan
  • Feb 26, 2023
    San Martin Presbyterian Church
    San Martin, CA
  • Feb 26, 2023
    Gilroy Presbyterian ChurchQ&A with Pastor Trevor Van Laar during worship.
    Gilroy, CA
  • Feb 19, 2023
    WestGate Church, Saratoga Campus
    San Jose, CA
  • Jan 2023
    Los Altos Christian SchoolStudents raised $2,000 in a fundraiser after Gabriel's visit.
    Los Altos, CA
  • Sep 2022
    The Big MoveAfter 16 years in the U.S., Gabriel and Roda move the family back to East Africa.
    Kampala, Uganda
  • Sep 19, 2022
    Burlingame High School
    Burlingame, CA
  • Sep 15, 2022
    Lucille M. Nixon ElementaryThe school Gabriel's own children attended.
    Stanford, CA
  • Aug 28, 2022
    Venture Christian ChurchLed to sponsorship of education for six refugee children.
    Los Gatos, CA
  • Jan 30, 2022
    WestGate Church, South Hills Campus
    San Jose, CA
  • Dec 9, 2018
    Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos
    Los Gatos, CA
  • Dec 20, 2018
    Kiwanis Club of Redwood City
    Redwood City, CA
  • Jun 20, 2018
    UNHCR World Refugee Day panelPart of the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
    SF Veterans War Memorial
  • Oct 11, 2017
    World Affairs Council panelModerated by Jane Wales (CEO of World Affairs and Global Philanthropy Forum).
    San Francisco, CA
  • Aug 9, 2017
    ENGAGE: The South Sudan Migration StoryPanel with Diana Essex-Lettieri (Asylum Access) and Valentino Achak Deng.
    Union Square, SF
  • Jan 3, 2015
    Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos
    Los Gatos, CA

More on the way as we dig through the archive.

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In the news

Press & features.

KRON 4

Bay Area news segment featuring Pastor Dave Watermulder.

The Borgen Project

Featured in "Five Charities Operating in South Sudan".

500 Words Magazine

Listed among leading charities working in the Sudans.

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word out.

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