, has launched a $58 million, four-year initiative aimed at transforming basic education in the country. The program is supported by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) and seeks to expand access to quality, inclusive education and improve learning outcomes—particularly for girls and marginalized communities.){kind=link}
By Ginaba Lino
The Government of South Sudan, through the Ministry of General Education and Instruction (MoGEI), has launched a $58 million, four-year initiative aimed at transforming basic education in the country. The program is supported by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) and seeks to expand access to quality, inclusive education and improve learning outcomes—particularly for girls and marginalized communities.
Implemented in partnership with UNICEF and the Save the Children Consortium (including SCI, NRC, and UNESCO), the initiative integrates three key GPE funding streams: the System Transformation Grant (STG), Girls’ Education Accelerator (GEA), and System Capacity Grant (SCG), under one unified, government-led program.
Dr. Kuyok Abol Kuyok, Minister of General Education and Instruction, highlighted the program’s significance in addressing the education crisis:
“The funding from GPE will provide life-saving educational opportunities for hundreds of thousands of crisis-affected girls and boys across the country. The program will directly benefit over 300,000 learners and reach an additional 600,000 indirectly in 20 counties, including Jonglei, Lakes, and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA).”
Christopher Nyamandi, Save the Children Country Director, described the project as an investment in South Sudan’s peace and future:
“With GPE support, we will reach the most excluded children, ensuring safe, inclusive access to quality education, even amidst climate shocks and conflict.”
UNICEF’s Representative a.i., Obia Achieng, reaffirmed UNICEF’s commitment to working alongside GPE and partners to create meaningful change—especially for girls in South Sudan.
This flagship project aligns with South Sudan’s national development goals and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4: inclusive and equitable quality education for all. It also reflects GPE’s dedication to gender equality, national leadership, and systemic impact.