Grabbing girls’ money risks their education in South Sudan

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The issue of taking money away from girls or harassing them is not tolerated and is risking their education program in the country, the team leader warns.
 
Akuja De Garang says anybody found practicing corruption on GESS cash transfer will be dealt with according to the law.
 
Imke van der Honing, UK GESS officer calls on girls to speak out for accountability to take place.
 
He also advises teachers not to look at other people’s benefit, but support girls in education.
 
“We want to solve the issue of corruption once and for all” says Hannah Rollings.
 
The officials were speaking to CRN during a workshop that brought GESS team leaders from the ten former states of South Sudan.
 
They came together to discuss challenges, accountability, resource management and work plan to move the program forward.