01HESS Promotes Back-to-School Campaign Through Radio Talk Show in Kajo-Keji
HelpEducation South Sudan (HESS), through the Education for All South Sudan (EFASS) Project, conducted a live radio talk show on EBENEZER Radio 96.7…
Read the storyBuilding brighter future since 2015
Education enables
every child to rise.
HelpEducation South Sudan works with communities to deliver quality education, protection, WASH and inclusive opportunities for children, girls and young people.
Women-led national NGOCommunity-rootedRRC #696
Locally led impact10+
counties across South Sudan
01Girls’ education
Safe learning · Dignity
Safe learning · Dignity
Our progress
Measured in opportunity.
0189,980+
Lives reached
0250+
Schools supported
0310+
Years of service
0410+
Counties reached
Women-led.Built in South Sudan.
Trusted by communities.
Trusted by communities.
Who we are
Community-powered change starts by listening.
HESS is a women-led national nonprofit responding to urgent education, protection and literacy needs with local access, technical experience and long-term commitment.
01Listen locally
Community priorities shape every response.
02Include everyone
Girls and vulnerable learners remain central.
03Build what lasts
We strengthen schools and local systems.
Our programs
Connected support around the whole learner.
Six programme areas remove barriers to access, safety, dignity and participation.
01
Education
HESS expands safe, equitable and inclusive learning for children, young people and adults—especially those affected by crisis, displacement and poverty.
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Protection, Gender & Inclusion
We help schools and communities become safer and more inclusive, with particular attention to girls, children with disabilities and people facing protection risks.
Explore this area03
WASH in Education
Safe water, inclusive sanitation and practical hygiene knowledge improve health, restore dignity and help learners—especially adolescent girls—remain in school.
Explore this area04
Youth, Livelihoods & Nutrition
Foundational learning and practical skills connect young people and vulnerable households to healthier lives, stronger livelihoods and dignified pathways.
Explore this area05
Climate-Resilient Education
Schools, teachers and communities prepare for floods, droughts and other climate shocks so learning can continue safely and local resilience can grow.
Explore this area06
Peace, Research & Governance
Peacebuilding, research and evidence-led dialogue help communities and education authorities build accountable, participatory and resilient local systems.
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Safe, dignified spaces for learningOur impact
Progress people can see.
HESS combines infrastructure, teacher development, safeguarding, community ownership and accountability so change continues beyond a single project.
50+Schools supported17+Projects implemented
Explore our impactHow we work
Local from the first conversation.
Clear, accountable steps turn shared priorities into lasting results.
- 01
Listen
Learners, communities and authorities define the priorities.
- 02
Co-design
Partners agree on inclusive, practical solutions.
- 03
Deliver
Clear roles turn shared plans into responsible action.
- 04
Learn & sustain
Evidence strengthens what works and informs what comes next.
Where we work
Close to communities across South Sudan.
HESS programme implementation reaches more than ten counties across Bahr el Ghazal, Upper Nile and Equatoria.
01Bahr el Ghazal
02Upper Nile
03Equatoria
Awerial · Yirol East · Cueibet · Rumbek North · Kajo-Keji · Yei · Wau · Twic · and more
News & stories
Progress, told by people.
Updates from communities, programmes and partnerships.
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02HESS Joins IRC South Sudan FY26–FY28 Country Strategy Launch
HelpEducation South Sudan (HESS) joined the International Rescue Committee (IRC) South Sudan for the launch of its FY26–FY28 Country Strategy at the Pyramid…
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03Driving Impact Where It Matters Most: HESS Receives New Vehicle for BRACE Project in Rumbek North
HelpEducation South Sudan (HESS) has received a dedicated project vehicle to strengthen the implementation of the Building the Climate Resilience of Children and…
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One mission. Stronger together.
Government, donors, UN agencies and international organisations combine resources and expertise with HESS local leadership.
ECW
GPE
SC
FCA
UNICEF
UNESCO
MCF
MoGEI
UN Women
FCDO
WTI
IRCEducation · Empowerment · Equity
Help create the next opportunity.
Support safe classrooms, trained teachers, learning materials, sanitation and inclusive education.