Contribute to Upskill 500 Teachers in Juba in 2025

During the implementation of the Teachers' Skills Boost Workshops project aimed at enhancing teachers’ skills in various schools in Juba this year, 2026, Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) has planned to reach out to seven different schools this year, targeting 100 teachers. EFSS has achieved the total number of schools targeted, covering a total of 136 teachers in 8 various schools, which exceeded the targeted number of teachers as planned.

The schools covered by EFSS so far include; Friendship Nursery and Primary School on 14^th February, Excellence Academy Nursery and Primary School on 21^st, February 2026, Bright Light Secondary School on 20^th and 21^st March 2026, Diplomatic Nursery and Primary School on 29^th March 2026, Alliance Junior Academy on 28^th March 2026, Baraka Central Nursery and Primary School on 3^rd and 4^th April 2026, High Scope Nursery and Primary School 0n 11^th April 2026, New Light Nursery and Primary School on 18^th April 2026.

Out of 136 teachers trained, 49 are female, while 87 are male. 

Achievements

During the workshop, the following achievements were obtained

• New teachers teaching for the first time were able to attend the workshop and learn new skills.
• Teachers were equipped with knowledge and skills through practical teaching
• EFSS staff and volunteers were able to dedicate and commit their time to facilitate workshop sessions
• EFSS were able to achieve all seven schools to have the training this year, and more to be school to be added.

Challenges

The challenges we encountered during the implementation of the workshop include;

• Shortage of resources
• Insufficient income to facilitate transport funds for staff to the venue and return them, printing handouts, and certificates to facilitate workshop sessions.

Conclusion

This workshop has improved many untrained teachers in Central Equatoria State in Juba, especially teachers teaching for the first time. At the end of the year, EFSS will reach to more schools and teachers in South Sudan. The training is still open to the end of the second term of this year, 2026, for schools that have shown interest in the workshop.

Links:

• New Light Nursery and Primary School Workshop Photos
• High Scope Nursery and Primary School Workshop Photos

• PDF Report (PDF)
  

On the 13, 17 and 18 of September 2025, we conducted three one-day workshops at Apex Junior School in Hai Baraka, Buluk A “1” Pre- and Primary School in Hai Buluk and Holyland Academy Nursery and Primary School in Nyakuron. All the workshops were requested by the administrators of the respective schools and approved by the Program Manager at the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan.

All three workshops drew participation of a cumulative total of forty-two (42) administrators and teachers in all three schools, sixteen (16) of whom were female, while the rest were male. Using the ‘learn by doing’ model, every participant actively engaged through question-and-answer sessions, group work and presentations, and quizzes to achieve maximum content retention and knowledge gains.

"This teacher’s workshop was incredibly beneficial and informative in all aspects of teaching and education. It brought about positive changes for both teachers and administrators," remarked the Headteacher of Holyland Academy Nursery and Primary School. 

The workshops achieved several key milestones:

• Forty-two (42) teachers actively participated in all three workshops, gaining valuable knowledge and skills on the South Sudan Teachers’ Code of Conduct 2012, development of Competence Based Curriculum (CBC) Scheme of Work and Lesson Plans, mental health and psychological well-being for educators, and classroom management strategies.
• While we have previously engaged with both Apex Junior School and Holyland Academy Nursery and Primary School, a new partnership was established between EFSS and Buluk A “1” Pre- and Primary School through this inaugural engagement – making them the second government-aided school to work with us.
• All the staff with WhatsApp accounts were introduced to the EFSS Teacher Network WhatsApp group, an educator’s platform for sharing resources, opportunities, and ideas.

During the workshop, a few challenges were encountered:

• Some participants struggled to keep up with the facilitators due to their preference for projected screens or printed notes. However, they were able to grasp key concepts through discussions, experience-sharing sessions, and follow-up questions.
• A language barrier also arose, as two Arabic-speaking teachers, who taught Arabic, had difficulty understanding the workshop mainly conducted in English, impacting their full participation.
• These challenges were managed through interactive learning methods and a bit of translation, ensuring the workshop's goals were met.

Recommendations and Way Forward

• Ongoing discussions, pair work, individual exercises, and experience-sharing sessions will foster peer learning and provide more opportunities for participants to engage actively.
• To address the language barrier, we will plan for translated materials and provide additional support for the Arabic-speaking teachers, ensuring they can fully participate and benefit from the workshop.

Links:

• Statement on the Occasion of World Teachers' Day - 5 October

• Project activity narrative report (PDF)