HelpEducation South Sudan

About Us

Learn more about HelpEducation South Sudan, our mission, vision, leadership, and work across communities.

About HESS

Who We Are

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

HESS implements interventions in literacy programmes, teacher training, inclusive education, education in emergencies, girl child education, women and youth empowerment, WASH in education, child protection, peace building, advocacy, leadership, governance, and TVET.

The organization is registered by relevant authorities including the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission and works with communities, government structures, schools, and partners to restore dignity through education.

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Mission

To transform the lives of poor and vulnerable populations through a rights-based approach to combat illiteracy, inequality, poverty, and protection issues while promoting human rights and dignity.

Vision

A literate and empowered South Sudan for sustainable development.

Goal

To contribute to improving literacy and living conditions of vulnerable and marginalized people so they can achieve their potential and become responsible members of society.

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Achol Aguek Biar

Executive Director

Leadership

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HESS is led by committed South Sudanese humanitarian leadership focused on gender inclusion, education rights, dignity, and opportunities for vulnerable communities.

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Where We Work

Areas of Operation

HESS has implemented programmes in Lakes State, Jonglei, Central Equatoria, Western Equatoria, Warrap, and Greater Upper Nile, with ongoing focus on counties such as Awerial, Yirol East, Cueibet, Tonj South, Bor South, Terekeka, and Juba.

AwerialYirol EastCueibetTonj SouthBor SouthTerekekaJuba
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