GESS

But the work is far from over. Too many kids still aren't going to school. 🇸🇸 Government funding is much too low. So are learning outcomes. So we're now preparing our new programme, Education for All #SouthSudan, alongside 🇪🇺 & 🇨🇦, to build on #GESS' achievements & lessons.

#GESS has transformed the lives of many, many girls, as some of the beneficiaries explained so eloquently. Huge thanks to our partners 🇨🇦🇪🇺🇳🇴🇸🇪🇺🇸; Minister of Education @AbolKuyok & his team; Mott MacDonald & all those who've worked so hard on @GirlsEdSS over these 12 years.

Immensely proud to celebrate the achievements of our Girls Education #SouthSudan programme. Since 2014, #GESS has supported 1.5m children in every school in 🇸🇸. With #UKAid 🇬🇧 support, the number of girls in school has trebled & gender parity in primary school has been achieved

Representatives from the Government of South Sudan, FCDO, EU, Canada, Norway and other partners reflected on the collaborative effort behind #GESS. 
Their commitment has shaped a decade of evidence, impact and inclusion and continues to shape the future of education.

Learners are taking the stage with inspiring testimonies about resilience, ambition, and the power of education. 
Their stories are the heart of the GESS journey and the reason this legacy matters 
#aDecadeOfImpact #GESSLegacy #EducationForAll

Today we gather in Juba to honour over a decade of evidence, impact and inclusion: GESS legacy! Stakeholders from government, donors, partners, and learners are joining us to celebrate over 10 years of transforming girls’ education in #SouthSudan.

#GESS continues to transform education in #SouthSudan by strengthening school infrastructure year after year. Rajaf Secondary School’s new inclusive latrine is restoring dignity and keeping girls in class. Read the story here: bit.ly/4asfPsn #EducationForAll

Mariam’s story shows what inclusion in action looks like! The #GESS referral pathway helped her get the support she needed to return to school with confidence. Read her story here: bit.ly/3Moroce #DisabilityInclusion #EducationforAll

Sale notice! Sale notice! Looking for used office furniture, see link below for details. girlseducationsouthsudan.org/sale-notice/ #Furniture

🌍 Today we mark #IDPD2025. The 🇬🇧 joined @GirlsEdSS & 🇸🇸 officials to reaffirm our commitment to learners with disabilities - promoting rights, well-being & tackling barriers to full participation in society. ♿📚 #InclusionMatters #LeaveNoOneBehind

Today we celebrate #InternationalDayOfPersonswithDisabilities! Inclusion matters and lived experiences shape real change Read Mary’s blog, our Disability Inclusion Coordinator as she shares her views for a more inclusive world. Read blog: bit.ly/3Y36XUj #IDPD2025

Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women & Girls—and the start of #16Days of activism. The 🇬🇧 is stepping up: ✅Supporting and advocating for survivors ✅Working with communities to prevent violence ✅Providing life-saving services

The #GESS #CashTransfers are ongoing across #SouthSudan! Beneficiaries in candidate classes get SSP 166,000, non-candidate classes SSP 129,000 each. To report issues of misappropriation or for inquiries, call +211 917 647 891 or +211 928 520 824 (WhatsApp)

GESS #CashTransfers are changing lives in #SouthSudan! Brenda used them to stay in school, start a small business and now she’s a university student mentoring girls in her community to stay in school and dream big. Read her story here: bit.ly/47D4pRr

The #GESS 2025 #CashTransfers started on October 22nd! Supporting over 290,000 girls in P7-S4, Accelerated Learning Programme Level 4, and boys with disabilities in the same classes. Details on the payment amounts can be found here: bit.ly/47henci #InclusiveEducation

To mark Day of the Girl, we emphasize “Ending Child Marriages” and the urgent need to protect girls' rights. #GESS champions education for girls in #SouthSudan. In Greater Pibor, we empowered young women, turning them into professionals and mentors. bit.ly/4q5r5SE

Today, we celebrate the confidence and ambition of South Sudanese girls as Meling and Angelina, aged 17, take over leadership roles at @UkinSouthSudan as part of the #AmbassadorForADay initiative. The UK is committed to creating space where women and girls can lead. #IDG2025

On the last day of #DeafAwarenessMonth, we have a message for you. Let’s continue to champion inclusion by supporting learners with hearing impairments: maintain eye contact, face them directly, use clear signage, get attention respectfully, and caption multimedia.

Happy #InternationalDayofSignLanguages! Join us on @EyeRadioJuba at 7:10 AM with Lily Riko and Ben Lou as we celebrate the rights of people who are deaf. #SignLanguageRights #InclusiveEducation

On #InternationalLiteracyDay, we spotlight the right to education for all! In South Sudan, #GESS supports girls & boys with disabilities through cash grants — often the main means to stay in school for many. Let us ensure no child is left behind. #InternationalLiteracyDay