International Day of the Girl Child 2021
October 11, 2021 10:26 amToday is the International Day fo the Girl Child! This year, the theme is “Digital generation. Our generation”. Whilst it... View Article
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Delivering Capitation Grants as Schools Reopen Across the Country
September 10, 2021 11:17 amAs schools reopened in South Sudan after COVID-19 related closures, our team continued to strive to ensure that Capitation Grants... View Article
International Youth Day 2021 – Speak Out!
August 12, 2021 8:45 amAs the world celebrates the International Youth Day (#IYD2021) today under the theme; ‘Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human... View Article
Head teachers receive training on COVID-19 health & safety guidelines
May 24, 2021 12:28 pmHead teacher training continues across all 10 states and 3 administrative areas of South Sudan. GESS is administering training on... View Article
Pregnant and nursing learners have the right to education
May 3, 2021 11:50 amGESS research found that 4,780 schoolgirls across South Sudan were pregnant in October 2020. This number is thought to be... View Article
World Water Day
March 22, 2021 12:54 pmToday is World Water Day. On this day, we want to draw attention to the critical importance of water, sanitation... View Article
International Women’s Day 2021: Choose to Challenge
March 8, 2021 7:44 amThis International Women’s Day is a reminder to choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality. We can... View Article
History is made: Female African chosen as Director-General of the World Trade Organisation
March 1, 2021 9:53 am“We know that we can take charge of our own destinies if we have the will to reform”. Wondering who... View Article
Ministry Dictates that Pregnant Learners Have the Right to Education
February 11, 2021 7:56 amIn a landmark moment for pregnant girls, the Ministry of General Education and Instruction (MoGEI) has issued a circular that... View Article
International Day of Education 2021
January 25, 2021 9:45 amToday is International Day of Education which celebrates the role of education for peace and development. This year, the day... View Article