By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan
In a significant step towards improving education in the country, the Government of South Sudan, through the Ministry of General Education and Instruction (MoGEI), has announced a $58 million initiative aimed at transforming basic education over the next four years.
This program, backed by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), focuses on expanding access to quality, inclusive education and enhancing learning outcomes, particularly for girls and marginalized communities.
The initiative will be implemented in collaboration with UNICEF and the Save the Children Consortium, which includes Save the Children International (SCI), the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), and UNESCO.
It integrates three essential GPE funding streams: the System Transformation Grant (STG), the Girls’ Education Accelerator (GEA), and the System Capacity Grant (SCG) into a cohesive, government-led program.
Dr. Kuyok Abol Kuyok, the Minister of General Education and Instruction, emphasized the importance of this program in tackling the educational challenges facing the nation: “The funding from GPE will provide critical educational opportunities for hundreds of thousands of crisis-affected girls and boys across South Sudan. The program is expected to directly benefit over 300,000 learners, with an additional 600,000 being reached indirectly across 20 counties, including Jonglei, Lakes, and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA).”
Christopher Nyamandi, Save the Children’s Country Director, portrayed the project as a strategic investment in South Sudan’s peace and future:
“With GPE’s support, we will focus on the most marginalized children, ensuring that even in the face of climate adversity and conflict, they have safe and inclusive access to quality education.”
UNICEF’s Representative a.i., Obia Achieng, reiterated the organization’s commitment to collaborating with GPE and other partners to facilitate meaningful changes, particularly for girls in South Sudan.
This flagship initiative aligns with South Sudan’s national development objectives and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, specifically SDG 4: ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education for all. It also underscores GPE’s commitment to gender equality, national leadership, and sustainable systemic impact.
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