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Education Programme

Widening access to quality, inclusive education

Keeping children in school and creating stronger learning opportunities, especially for girls and students facing the greatest barriers.

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At a Glance

37

Scholars Placed

15

Teachers Trained

2

Schools Electrified

The Challenge

Conflict, displacement and poverty keep many children in South Sudan out of school or in classrooms without trained teachers, learning materials or safe facilities. Girls, children with disabilities and displaced children are most likely to miss out, and hunger at home pulls children away from learning.

Our Approach

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Access & retention — Removing barriers for the most marginalised.

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Teaching quality — Strengthening teachers and providing learning materials.

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Safe, inclusive spaces — Improving facilities and safeguarding.

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Community ownership — Engaging caregivers and local leaders.

The Programme

Creating pathways to learn, grow and succeed

EmpowerKids–South Sudan’s Education Programme works to expand access to quality education and create opportunities for children and young people to continue learning.

Our work includes scholarship pathways, teacher development, school infrastructure improvements, solar electrification, school supplies and community engagement.

We focus particularly on students and communities facing barriers to education, while working with schools, teachers, families, partners and education stakeholders to strengthen learning opportunities.

Education in Action

Practical support for students, teachers and schools

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Bridge2Rwanda Scholarship Pathway

Creating pathways for high-performing South Sudanese students to pursue fully funded university education. Through the Bridge2Rwanda partnership, EKSS has supported scholarship placements for students who have demonstrated academic potential and are ready to continue their education.

37 scholars placedFully funded university scholarshipsBridge2Rwanda partnership
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Teacher Training

Supporting teachers to strengthen their knowledge and classroom practice. EKSS has supported teachers to participate in training at Arizona State University, helping build teaching capacity and strengthen student-centred learning approaches.

15 teachers trainedArizona State UniversityStudent-centred methods
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School Solar Electrification

Helping schools access reliable electricity so that learning can continue beyond daylight hours and schools can make better use of digital and educational resources. EKSS has supported solar electrification at Juba Girls Secondary School and Nimule Model Secondary School.

2 schools electrifiedSolar-powered learning environments
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School Supplies & Community Engagement

Education requires more than classrooms. EKSS supports school-related activities and community engagement that help strengthen the wider environment around children's education.

School supportCommunity engagementLearning environment
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From Access to Opportunity

Building a stronger education journey

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ACCESS

Helping students overcome barriers that can prevent them from accessing or continuing education.

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LEARN

Supporting schools and teachers to create stronger learning environments and improve teaching capacity.

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PROGRESS

Creating pathways for high-performing students to continue their education through scholarship opportunities.

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OPPORTUNITY

Helping young people move from education towards higher education, skills and future opportunities.

Our Education Impact

Measurable results from our education programme

37

Scholars Placed

Students placed on fully funded university scholarships through the Bridge2Rwanda partnership.

15

Teachers Trained

Secondary school teachers trained at Arizona State University in student-centred methods.

2

Schools Electrified

Schools fitted with solar electricity to strengthen their learning environments.

Results

MetricOutcomeVerification
37Students placed on fully funded university scholarships through the Bridge2Rwanda partnershipB2R placement records
15Secondary school teachers trained at Arizona State University in student-centred methodsASU completion records
2Schools fitted with solar electricityInstallation handover notes

Our education results are supported by programme records and documentation.

Teacher Development

Strengthening the people who make learning possible

Teachers play a central role in the quality of education. EKSS has supported secondary school teachers to participate in training at Arizona State University, with a focus on student-centred teaching methods.

15

Teachers trained

Student-centred methods

Training focus

Arizona State University

Training partner

Powering Learning

Bringing solar electricity to schools

Reliable electricity can make a meaningful difference to a school's learning environment. EKSS has supported solar electrification at Juba Girls Secondary School and Nimule Model Secondary School.

Juba Girls Secondary School

Solar electricity installed to support the school's learning environment.

Nimule Model Secondary School

Solar electricity installed to support students and teachers.

2 schools electrifiedSolar-powered learningSchool infrastructure support

Inclusive Education

Creating opportunities for students who face barriers

Girls

Supporting educational opportunities for girls and reducing barriers that can prevent them from continuing their education.

Vulnerable students

Creating pathways for students facing economic, social or other barriers to education.

Schools & teachers

Strengthening the people and environments that support students every day.

Communities

Engaging caregivers and local stakeholders in supporting children's education.

Education & Community

Education works best when communities are involved

Schools are part of their communities. EKSS works alongside communities, caregivers and local stakeholders to strengthen engagement around education.

Families

Helping caregivers understand and support children's education.

Schools

Working with education institutions around learning and school support.

Local stakeholders

Building relationships that can strengthen education activities.

Connected Pathways

Education is connected to everything we do

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Youth Empowerment

Education creates foundations for young people to develop skills, pursue livelihoods and become leaders in their communities.

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Conservation Agriculture Programme

Agriculture and education can create complementary pathways towards practical skills, livelihoods and community resilience.

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Advocacy & Civic Engagement

Education can strengthen people's ability to understand their rights, participate in their communities and engage constructively in public life.

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Partners & Donors

Working together to expand education opportunities

Bridge2Rwanda

Scholarship partner supporting pathways to fully funded university scholarships.

Arizona State University

Teacher training partner supporting student-centred methods.

SolarSPELL

Digital learning partner supporting digital library and learning opportunities.

CAF America

Validated charity supporting access to US charitable giving and tax-deductible donations.

Local Education Authorities

Working with local education stakeholders to support education activities.

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Education in Action

Latest From Education

Stories from the field

Scholarship & Student Updates

Updates about scholarship placements, student achievements and education opportunities.

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School Electrification

Stories showing progress, installations and the impact of solar electricity in schools.

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Teacher Development

Updates from teacher training, professional development and education partnerships.

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School & Community Activities

Stories from schools, communities and education-related activities supported by EKSS.

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Resources

Education knowledge and programme documents

Programme Brief

An overview of the Education Programme, its priorities and activities.

Scholarship Guidance

Information and guidance related to scholarship opportunities and applications.

Teacher Training Materials

Resources supporting teacher development and student-centred learning.

Education Reports

Programme reports, assessments and other documents related to EKSS education activities.

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Support Education

Help create stronger opportunities for students. Every child deserves the opportunity to learn. Your support helps EmpowerKids–South Sudan expand education opportunities, strengthen schools, support teachers and create pathways for students to continue their education.

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Help support education activities and opportunities for students.

Partner

Work with EKSS to strengthen education programmes and expand access.

Volunteer

Share your skills, knowledge or professional experience.

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Education can change the path of a child's future.

Support EmpowerKids–South Sudan in creating stronger learning opportunities for children, supporting teachers and opening pathways to higher education.

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