Education | Empowerment | Equity

Education Changes Lives

HelpEducation South Sudan empowers children, girls, youth, and vulnerable communities through quality education, protection, WASH, and inclusive learning opportunities.

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About HESS

Who We Are

HelpEducation South Sudan (HESS) is a nonprofit humanitarian, developmental, and non-partisan organization working to address the urgent literacy, protection, and education needs of the people of South Sudan.

We work in partnership with communities, government, schools, and organizations to promote inclusive, equitable, and quality education and empower the next generation to build a better future.

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Our Core Programs

What We Do

HESS delivers practical education and protection interventions that help vulnerable children and communities thrive.

Education

Promoting quality learning through teacher training, classroom construction, inclusive education, and learning materials.

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WASH in Education

Improving water, sanitation, hygiene, menstrual hygiene, and safe facilities in schools and communities.

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Child Protection

Creating safe learning environments and raising awareness on child protection and rights.

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Girls’ Education

Supporting girls’ access to education, dignity, life skills, and protection from barriers.

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Advocacy

Influencing policies and promoting inclusion through collaboration and community voice.

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Leadership & Governance

Strengthening leadership, PTA participation, school governance, and community-led education management.

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Featured Projects

Our Ongoing Projects

A snapshot of current and recent work improving education access and safe learning spaces.

ECW-MYRP II

ECW-MYRP II

Education Cannot Wait – Multi Year Resilience Program Phase II in Awerial and Yirol East.

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GPE Project

GPE Project

Building permanent classrooms and learning facilities in Awerial County.

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UNICEF Project

UNICEF Project

Improving WASH facilities and learning environment in Tonj South, Warrap State.

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LRPF Project

LRPF Project

Supporting community-led education initiatives across Awerial County.

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Our Impact

Making a Difference

  • Improving access to quality education
  • Building safe and inclusive learning spaces
  • Promoting hygiene and child protection
  • Empowering girls and young people
  • Strengthening communities and systems
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Success Stories

Stories of Change

Student success story

Nyandeng’s Journey of Resilience

From hardship to hope, Nyandeng is now inspired to become a teacher in her community.

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Our Partners

Working Together for a Better Future

HESS collaborates with national and international partners to deliver inclusive education interventions across South Sudan.