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SAVE THE CHILDREN LAUNCHES $17M CLIMATE RESILIENCE PROJECT IN SOUTH SUDAN

Juba, South Sudan — Save the Children, with funding from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), has launched a US $17 million project aimed at strengthening climate resilience through education across South Sudan. 

The initiative seeks to build the capacity of schools, teachers, and communities to better cope with the effects of climate change, which continue to threaten the education and well-being of children across the country.

Government officials welcomed the project, with Vice President in charge of service cluster Josephine Lagu saying it aligns with national efforts to improve education quality while addressing the growing impacts of climate change on vulnerable populations.

“ We are not only launching the BRACE project, it is a promise to the children of South Sudan, as we launch this project, we are reviewing our education curricula and practice, we should put children at the center and the process should be inclusive. As our schools get affected, as our people, communities are displaced, our young girls suffer the most. Let us be reminded that they need our protection from the government and parents..” Josephine Lagu said.

The Minister of General Education and Instruction, Hon. Dr. Kuyok Abol Kuyok said the ministry partners to see that the project is implemented.

“We stand here today because visionary partners believe in our potential. To the Global Climate Fund (GCF), Global Partnership for Education (GPE) and all our back donors, we extend our deepest gratitude, your co-funding is more than financial support; it is an investment in stability opportunity, and in breaking the cycle of climate-induced vulnerability. The Ministry reaffirms its commitment to ensure that every child, no matter the climate challenges they face, enjoys access to quality education. We pledge to go beyond the launch and work tirelessly to turn this promise into reality.” Kuyok Abol said

According to Save the Children, the project will focus on integrating climate education into school curricula, improving school infrastructure to withstand extreme weather, and promoting environmentally sustainable practices within learning institutions.

The programme is expected to benefit over 200,000 school children, particularly in flood- and drought-prone areas, by ensuring they have access to safe and climate-resilient learning environments.

Chris Nyamandi, Save the Children country Director emphasized that education is a critical pathway to building long-term community resilience, noting that empowering children with climate knowledge and adaptive skills is essential for South Sudan’s sustainable future.

“Recurrent floods, droughts, and extreme heat are leaving communities with little time to recover between crises, displacing families, and crippling vital services, including education. The climate crisis is threatening every child’s right to a quality, safe education. Education is not only about learning, but also survival. Through this project, we are helping children learn, adapt, and lead in a changing climate,” Chris Nyamandi said

The project will be implemented over the next few years in partnership with the Ministry of General Education and Instruction and local communities across several states.