Efforts to improve education in South Sudan are increasingly recognizing the important role that parents, communities, and local food production play in supporting children's learning. In line with this vision, a one-day training on Parent Engagement and Home-Grown School Feeding was conducted in Juba, bringing together teachers, parents, learners, and community representatives to explore practical ways of strengthening schools and improving educational outcomes...

For 16-year-old Nyariek Ngueny Gai, staying in school was a daily struggle. Without basic learning materials such as exercise books and pens, keeping up with her lessons was difficult, and her academic performance suffered.

“I did not have exercise books and pens,” Nyariek recalls. “I used to stay at home to help my mother so I could get money to buy school supplies...

The Ministry of General Education and Instruction (MoGEI), in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), conducted a progressive review workshop of the "All Schools for All" Pilot Project, highlighting the positive impact of strengthened school management on teaching and learning outcomes in Juba...

Raan Kulang is a volunteer teacher in Unity State whose journey reflects the transformative power of teacher training and mentorship. After completing his secondary education in 2022, he stepped into the classroom with a strong commitment to supporting children in his community...

Across 40 primary schools in Warrap State, a quiet but powerful revolution is taking shape. Young pupils are stepping forward to challenge the social norms that keep many children, especially girls, out of school.

Through Champions of Change clubs, both boys and girls are becoming strong advocates for gender equality, school attendance, and children’s rights within their communities...

Government leaders led by Hon. Dr. Kuyok Abol Kuyok and the Governor of WBG, UN agencies, and partners launched the Back to Learning campaign on 9 March 2026 in Kosti Primary School, Wau, Western Barh el Ghazal.

In his remarks, the Minister reaffirmed the government's firm commitment to disbursing capitation grants to all schools and ensuring timely payment of teachers' salaries...