South Sudan

Capital

Juba

Population

10.9 million

Life Expectancy

57 years

Average Age

19 years

GDP per capita

$1,720

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South Sudan History

South Sudan is the world’s youngest country, having gained independence from Sudan in 2011 following a historic referendum. Just two years later, the country collapsed into civil war. Despite multiple peace agreements, conflict between major ethnic groups — primarily the Dinka and the Nuer — has left the political situation highly unstable and the humanitarian crisis severe.

The UN has described South Sudan as the worst humanitarian crisis since 1945. The civil war, which began in 2013, displaced over a million more. Although a peace agreement was signed in 2015, violence and instability continue, with 6.9 million people still in need of humanitarian assistance.

Education indicators in South Sudan are among the lowest in the world. Around 1 million children in poor rural areas remain out of school. The influx of returnees and displaced families has overwhelmed an already fragile education system. The country faces an urgent need for more classrooms, trained teachers, and safe, inclusive learning environments.

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Our Impact

African Revival works independently and with partners to construct classrooms in some of the poorest regions of South Sudan, one of the poorest countries in the world.

We completed building a 4 room classroom blocks with furniture at St Barnabas Primary School in Ibba, and Araka Primary School in Maridi, and provided classroom furniture for Mabalindi Primary School. We are now building a 4 room classroom block with furniture at Baamani Primary School in Ibba.

In 2017 we partnered with Fields of Life to construct one block of 4 classrooms and latrines at Haddow school. In 2018/19 we built a 4 room classroom block, including furniture, and latrines for boys and girls at Manikakara Primary School. We also funded 12 month top ups salaries for teachers in the Ibba and Maridi districts.

Together with our partner The Brickworks we constructed classrooms in Kajo Keji. Prior to our intervention the facilities at the school were not fit for purpose – the classrooms consisted of poles with a grass roof. Infrastructure provision is vital for ensuring improved access to education in the country. Literacy rates remain low in the country, which has been disrupted with civil war leading to displacement, and has had a dire impact on children’s education.

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African Revival sponsored five teachers for the Diploma of Education with The Brickworks. Despite the drought and turmoil currently affecting South Sudan African Revival hopes to continue to support education projects.

“African Revival works in some of the most underserved areas of South Sudan, supporting schools with infrastructure, teacher training, and community engagement. Our goal is to create safe, inclusive spaces where children can learn, grow, and build brighter futures — even in the most difficult circumstances.”

— African Revival