By Romano Ngor Kuot | Executive Director
Project Report: Keep 1000 Girls Learning through School Meals
Location: Gumbo 1Primary School, Juba City County
Implementing Partner: South Sudan Grassroots Initiative for Development (SSGID)
Supported by: Individual Donors through the GlobalGiving Fundraising Platform
A Story of Ten Girls – Learning Without Hunger
In the early morning sun of Juba City, ten schoolgirls sit together in a neat row, their faces bright with anticipation. Not long ago, their mornings were different; many skipped breakfast, some stayed home to do chores, and others walked to school on empty stomachs, unable to focus on their lessons. Today, thanks to the generosity of individual donors through the GlobalGiving platform, each girl begins her school day with a hot bowl of sorghum porridge enriched with peanuts and vegetables grown in the community garden. Their giggles and chatter fill the air as they enjoy the meal that keeps them energized for class.
Activities and Progress
Since the start of the project, SSGID has been providing daily school meals to ten girls at Gumbo 1Primary School. Local mothers and grandmothers volunteer to cook, using fresh produce grown nearby. Teachers have reported an impressive rise in attendance; nearly every one of the ten girls now attends school regularly, and they notice better concentration and participation during lessons. Parents have joined monthly forums to learn about nutrition and the importance of supporting their daughters’ education, creating a strong link between school and home.
Community Involvement and Impact
Behind every meal is a team effort: fathers supply firewood, mothers rotate cooking duties, and school committees ensure that food is fairly distributed and no girl is left behind. These ten girls are now thriving and alert in class, performing better in reading and arithmetic, and boldly sharing their dreams of becoming teachers, nurses, and engineers. What began as a simple meal has become a movement of hope and determination within the community.
Looking Ahead
The transformation of these ten girls is inspiring other families to enroll their daughters in school. With continued support from individual donors through GlobalGiving, SSGID aims to scale up this initiative to reach 1000 girls in Juba City, ensuring that more children stay in class, learn with dignity, and look forward to a future filled with opportunities.
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