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Educating Girl Groups in South Sudan

Educating Girl Groups in South Sudan

Organization information

Project Education South Sudan

Location: Denver, United States of America

Summary

In South Sudan, a girl is three times more likely to die in childbirth than she is to graduate high school. In contrast, PESS scholars have a high school graduation rate of over 90%! PESS knows that educated girls go on to become leaders in their community and to raise healthier, civically-minded families. This project will send 10 girls to private school, and provide mentoring and tutoring. Plus, the girls create a "Girl Group" which encourages camaraderie and develops peer support.

Project locations

South Sudan

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