Excellence Foundation for South Sudan
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We are a volunteer-based national nongovernmental and non-profit organisation championing education support initiatives and socio-economic development.
We visualize a society where everyone has the opportunity for a high-quality life.
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Excellence Foundation for South Sudan welcomes new interns
Author: Emmanuel Bida We are happy to announce the addition of six (06) new members to our team through the fourth (04th) cohort of the Female Student Internship Program (FSIP). The program targets female university students in their final year or those who have graduated without prior internship or work experience, and are passionate and eager to gain hands-on experience while making a difference in the communities the organisation serves.
By Excellence Foundation for South Sudanabout a year ago in Writers
EFSS raises awareness on 16 days of activism against GBV in Gurei, Joppa area
Author: Konga Nuela Participants discussing in a group the remedies to teenage pregnancies in their area In partnership with community leaders, the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) carried out a one-day awareness session as part of a global campaign to mark the 16 days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and early pregnancy in Gurei, Joppa Residential area with mainly participants drawn from Block Six (VI).
By Excellence Foundation for South Sudanabout a year ago in Writers
Juba Primary Schools Mini Competition to commence next month
Author: Emmanuel Bida The Juba Primary Schools Mini Competition (JPSMC), a project of the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) is set to commence next month. From October 1st to October 30th, 2024, sixteen (16) primary schools will engage in a series of intellectual challenges designed to inspire and showcase the talents of young minds throughout South Sudan’s capital Juba.
By Excellence Foundation for South Sudanabout a year ago in Writers
Learn how to master emotions and boost your wellbeing
Learn how to master emotions and boost your wellbeing Author: Susan Poni Waya | This past weekend, we hosted an insightful masterclass on Emotional Intelligence and Psychological Well-being via Zoom livestreamed on YouTube as part of our Your Skill Boost project. The event, held on Saturday 10th, August, and Sunday 11th, August attracted over 20 individuals from different backgrounds eager to deepen their understanding of these vital topics.
By Excellence Foundation for South Sudanabout a year ago in Writers
Breastfeeding advocates call for mothers' support in the workplace
Author: Emmanuel Bida Thomas | On Sunday, 4th August 2024 from 1 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. Juba Time (GMT +2), the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) and South Sudan Women Empowerment Network (SSWEN) held a webinar to mark the breastfeeding week under the theme “BREASTFEEDING AS AN EQUALISER TO CLOSE GAPS WITHIN SOCIETY.”
By Excellence Foundation for South Sudanabout a year ago in Writers
2023 Certificate of Secondary Education exams result presents a 35.4% drop in pass rate
Author: Emmanuel Bida Thomas | South Sudan’s Ministry of General Education and Instruction (MoGEI) said in a press statement on Thursday, 8th July 2024 that out of the 44,131 candidates who fully sat for the Certificate of Secondary Education examinations between 4th and 16th December 2023, only 26,440 passed representing a 59.9% pass rate.
By Excellence Foundation for South Sudanabout a year ago in Writers
Prefects Board Mentorship and Career Chat project underway in Juba and Kajokeji
Author: Emmanuel Bida | [email protected] Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) commenced a prefectural board mentorship program and career chat sessions on Monday last week in four Juba-based schools and one Kajokeji county-based school in South Sudan’s Central Equatoria State.
By Excellence Foundation for South Sudanabout a year ago in Writers
WWF, EFSS discuss introducing essay category in the Juba Schools Mini Competition
Author: Emmanuel Bida | [email protected] In a meeting held on Friday, 26th July 2024, the Writers Writing Fellowship (WWF) Executive Director, Alith Cyer Mayar and Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) Program Manager, Emmanuel Bida explored how best the two organisations can incorporate an essay writing segment in the Juba Schools Mini Competition that already has a Spelling Bee, Speed Challenge Quiz, Speech and Academic Debate – starting with primary schools in September this year.
By Excellence Foundation for South Sudanabout a year ago in Writers
Chevening Scholarship mentorship program breeds success with nine awardees
Author: Emmanuel Bida | [email protected] In collaboration with the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS), five past recipients of the prestigious Chevening Scholarship initiated a mentorship program in 2023 to assist interested applicants in navigating the highly competitive scholarship application and interview process.
By Excellence Foundation for South Sudanabout a year ago in Writers
EFSS provides adjudication support to inter-university debates in Juba
Author: Emmanuel Bida | [email protected] A team of three adjudicators and a time manager sourced by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) have concluded support to Advance South Sudan and UNDP in an inter-university debate as part of a transitional justice awareness project pushing for Chapter V of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan (ARCISS) in Juba this week.
By Excellence Foundation for South Sudanabout a year ago in Writers
