@GirlsEdSS

Transforming the lives of children, especially girls, through education. @FCDOGovUK @CanSouthSudan @EUinSouthSudan @Sida @NorwayinSSudan

 South Sudan
girlseducationsouthsudan.org
Joined April 2014
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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.
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#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.
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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
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🌍 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
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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
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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
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The 🇬🇧 is committed to supporting girls to access education through @GirlsEdSS. Today 🇸🇸 celebrates the National Girls’ Education Day. The British Embassy joined @RadioMiraya and @EyeRadio and urged greater government investment in education.
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“In the next 30 years, we aim to have 60% of our population educated,” stated Hon. Tako Martin, Deputy Minister of General Education and Instruction, during the closing of a two-day retreat in Juba. The Minister also officially launched the Education Emergency Preparedness Plan.
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In Juba, @UKinSouthSudan’s Essential Services team saw firsthand how 🇬🇧-led @GirlsEdSS is changing lives. Since 2019, 1.4 million girls and children with disabilities have been supported to overcome barriers to access education in 🇸🇸 📚💪 #GirlsEducation
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Girls’ education changes lives. Inspiring to visit Juba Day Secondary School with the @GirlsEdSS team & see UK support in action - from cash transfers to improved school infrastructure. 🇬🇧🇸🇸 #LeaveNoGirlBehind
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Hello girls’ & women’s education champions! Make sure you tell us about your innovative work before it is too late! The 2025 @UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education is accepting nominations. Deadline 12 May: 📷unesco.org/en/prizes/girls-w… #HerEducationOurFuture
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Beyond any other school-based factor, teacher effectiveness is the most important element for students' learning success. ➡️ Learn how GPE empowers teachers and makes sure they are well trained, qualified and motivated: g.pe/99rb50VmvRz #InvestInTeachers
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Underscoring the value of education! One of the prominent newspapers in Denmark features the Minister of General Education and Instruction, Hon Awut Deng Acuil.
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Welcome @jhrnews colleagues @LisaLaFlamme_ to #SouthSudan! Great to hear how Canada-funded programs are having a positive, long-term impact on #media freedom, #media development and #HumanRights reporting.
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@UKinSouthSudan 🇸🇸 visited Renk County in Upper Nile State to see how #CashTransfers through @GirlsEdSS are changing lives for girls and children with disabilities. The UK 🇬🇧 supports @EducationCannotWait to provide protection and education for those most in need.
Headmistress Aumehassan Farah meets with British Embassy staff

ALT Headmistress Aumehassan Farah meets with British Embassy staff

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📢 Job Opportunity The Embassy of Canada to South Sudan is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Executive Assistant to the Ambassador. • Application deadline: March 3, 2025 • Detailed information: staffing-les.international.g… The Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community. Candidates will be considered based on merit. Our organization offers an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture. Canada’s missions abroad are committed to promoting and supporting an environment free from harassment and discrimination, as well as encouraging and supporting employees to learn and develop their skills and competencies.
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Countries that invest in education invest in so much more than just books or classrooms. When children receive a quality education, it has ripple effects on economic growth, public health, climate resilience, stability and peace. Have a look at some of the highlights ⬇️

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Education systems must make sure that girls are: ➡️ educated ➡️ healthy ➡️ safe GPE's Girls' Education Accelerator helps countries put girls' education and gender equality at the core of their education systems. #FundEducation
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Wonderful first meeting with H.E. VP Rebecca Nyandeng to discuss women and youth empowerment, and to share our views for peace and development in #SouthSudan. On this #RedHandDay, Canada also reaffirmed its commitment to the protection of children's rights for a future free from conflict and full of opportunity.
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Ambassador @Davidwillashley reflects on his first month in #SouthSudan 🇸🇸
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