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On #WorldHumanitarianDay2025, we celebrate our team across #SouthSudan- braving floods and tough terrain to ensure every child can access education. Your courage and commitment make a difference everyday. #HumanitarianHeroes #EducationforAll #ActForHumanity

The validation of eligible learners is still underway! If you haven’t been validated yet, please make sure you are attending school regularly, so you don’t miss out! For any questions or concerns, contact the #GESS team: +211928520824 (WhatsApp) or +211917647891

21 years ago, a very prominent figure in #SouthSudan’s history initiated National Girls’ Education Day. Check out our next quiz questions and be part of the conversation by sharing your answers with us. #GirlsEducation #EducationForAll #SSOX

Exciting news from the GESS #ChangeMakers’ campaign! @YenkiYine, a board member of the National Communications Authority and Co-Founder of @gogirlsictjuba has pledged to work on policies that will encourage more girls to take up #STEMEducation . #GirlsEducation #WomenInSTEM

We work alongside @MinistrySsd to support the establishment of effective & functional Public Finance Management bodies in the education sector at all levels across #SouthSudan . The story below highlights what a functional PFM body can achieve. Read: bit.ly/3YRH4In

Today on our #ChangeMakers campaign, we bring you a voice from the Azande kingdom of #SouthSudan. The #GESS Change Makers are impactful actors in the education system from across the country. #EducationforAll #DisabilityInclusion #GirlsEducation #SSOT

All learners in eligible classes across #SouthSudan continue to receive #CashTransfers . This year, boys with disabilities are also receiving the money.  George, a learner with a disability shared his joy after he received the money. #EdcuationforAll #GirlsEducation

1/2 We are thrilled to announce we have won the prestigious 2024 #MCAAwards in London! This award is a testament to the incredible work being done to empower girls through education in #SouthSudan. A heartfelt thank you to🇬🇧🇨🇦🇪🇺🇺🇸🇸🇪🇳🇴 & @MinistrySsd. #GirlsEducation #SSOT

Findings in the research include: · Attitudes towards sexual & reproductive health & rights. One of the key findings; “78% of the listeners reported they had sent their daughter or sister to school after listening to Our School”. Read the full report: bit.ly/4f3xKGG

Through our behaviour change communication component, we’ve reached over 2.8m people, above the age of 15. Recent research highlights key findings of the impact of the component which included radio programming & community outreach activities. Read more: bit.ly/3NpDGOB

On #InternationalDayoftheGirl, we bring you an inspiring blog from @ChochoMajur1, a former beneficiary of #GESS, now a graduate of Journalism! Achol's journey is a testament to the power of education and empowerment. Read the blog here: bit.ly/4dLmI7X

Exciting News! We have just released a press release on the commencement of the 2024 #CashTransfers. Head over to our website to read the full details and stay informed! bit.ly/3YaWEP5 #GESS #EducationforALL #SSOT

📻Tune in Tomorrow! Join us on @EyeRadioJuba at 8AM for an insightful discussion on the commencement of the 2024 #CashTransfer exercise. Our guests include a representative from @UKinSouthSudan, @MinistrySsd, and #GESS. Don’t miss out on this important conversation!

Effective school management improves quality of education! With our nationwide training on school governance, school management bodies are improving the status of schools across #SouthSudan. Read the story of Nyal Unity Primary School, Unity State bit.ly/4dkvlGm

Hon Awut Deng Acuil, the Minister of General Education and Instruction, making a case for investment in early childhood at Act for Early Years Symposium organised by Sarah Brown's Theirworld , at the sideline of the 79 UNGA, New York.

Join us on @RadioMiraya from 8:10AM CAT today, as we discuss the #InternationalDayofSignLanguages ahead of its commemoration on September 23rd. Lily, GESS’ Disability Inclusion Lead will be joined by Ben, National Director for Inclusive Education @MinistrySsd #EducationForAll

UK’s Minister for Dev, @annelieseDodds, visited Unity State in #SouthSudan accompanied by our Technical Director, @akujad, & interacted with learners from Bentiu Standard Secondary School. The visit highlighted the transformative impact of the GESS cash transfers to girls in 🇸🇸.

In #SouthSudan, like in many parts of the🌐, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) have often been considered a domain for men. But with mentors like Eva, We can break such stereotypes. Mentorship paves way for a more inclusive & diverse future! #WomeninSTEM

In South Sudan, 84% of girls over 15 are illiterate and just 8% go to secondary school. The UK-led Girls Education South Sudan programme has supported over 1.2m girls to access school. In Bentiu, I met schoolgirls to hear about how this programme has transformed their futures.

1/2 What is the potential of integrating biometric technology into programming? At #GESS we conducted a research study on the effectiveness of using biometric technology to track girls’ enrolment in #SouthSudan & outlined lessons learned & recommendations for best practice.