Funding partnerships
Mobilising resources for inclusive, quality and resilient education programmes.
Our partners
Partnerships that power lasting change.
HESS works with communities, government institutions, donors, United Nations agencies, civil society organisations and technical partners to expand inclusive education and empowerment across South Sudan.
12Featured partners
4Collaboration models
1Shared mission
Local leadership Shared accountability Sustainable results
Why partnerships matter
Local knowledge. Shared expertise. Greater reach.
South Sudan’s education and humanitarian challenges require coordinated, locally led and sustainable responses. HESS brings deep community relationships, operational experience and a commitment to inclusive education.
Our partners contribute funding, specialist knowledge, policy leadership, coordination and shared accountability.
Our partnership promise
Transparent and accountable collaboration
Community participation in planning and delivery
Respect for every contribution and expertise
Evidence-based programming and shared learning
Local ownership and sustainable results
How we collaborate
Built around shared goals and complementary strengths.
Implementation partnerships
Combining operational capacity, local access and technical expertise.
Government partnerships
Strengthening systems, policy implementation and public-service capacity.
Knowledge partnerships
Advancing research, innovation, learning and evidence-based advocacy.
Our network
Funding and strategic partners.
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Education Cannot Wait
Funding partner
Global Partnership for Education
Funding partner
Save the Children
Strategic and implementing partner
Finn Church Aid
Strategic and implementing partner
UNICEF South Sudan
United Nations or government partner
UNESCO South Sudan
United Nations or government partner
Mastercard Foundation
Funding partner
Ministry of General Education and Instruction
United Nations or government partner
UN Women
United Nations or government partner
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Funding partner
Windle Trust International
Strategic and implementing partner
International Rescue Committee
Strategic and implementing partner
Our collaboration journey
From shared ambition to lasting impact.
- 01
Align
Agree on the challenge, target population and outcomes.
- 02
Co-design
Develop inclusive solutions with communities.
- 03
Deliver
Implement responsibly with clear roles.
- 04
Learn and scale
Measure results, share learning and expand what works.
Education · Empowerment · Equity
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