(LEER COUNTY) – Nearly two thousand schoolgirls in Leer County, Unity State, have received cash assistance from Windle Trust International through the Girls’ Education South Sudan programme. The initiative aims to help girls remain in school by easing basic financial pressures faced by families.
Windle Trust International official Guet Kuong Mabil said the programme covers thirty five primary and secondary schools across the county. He explained that the support is designed to complement government efforts to improve girls’ access to education and called on parents to work together with local authorities to overcome the barriers that continue to keep girls out of the classroom.
Guet said the money is expected to help students buy essential items such as exercise books, torches for reading and shoes. He encouraged beneficiaries to focus on needs that directly support their schooling so they can continue their studies without interruption.
Students in Leer said the financial support will remove some of the difficulties that often force many girls to miss classes or drop out.
Nyadien Walhok Liah, a girls’ representative in Leer, said the assistance will help learners secure basic materials required for school. She urged girls who are not currently studying to return, saying education remains the best pathway to contribute to community wellbeing. She added that learning should not be delayed because the opportunities it brings are important for the future.
The Girls’ Education South Sudan programme continues to play a central role in national efforts to expand education access for girls in all states. Its work in Unity State reflects the growing push to improve enrolment and retention rates, which remain a major concern across the country.
Reach in Leer County
| Item | Number |
|---|---|
| Girls supported | About 2,000 |
| Schools involved | 35 primary and secondary |
This local initiative forms part of wider education priorities in South Sudan, where community engagement and financial support are viewed as essential to keeping girls in school, according to a statement from The Girls’ Education South Sudan programme (GESS).
