Apply Now: Education for All South Sudan Programme

Deadline: 09-Jan-2026

The Education for All South Sudan (EFASS) Programme is targeting out-of-school children affected by climate and conflict shocks, prioritizing girls and children with disabilities.

With over £1,000,000 allocated for targeted interventions, EFASS provides cash transfers, accelerated learning, and resilience-building initiatives to improve access to and quality of education in South Sudan.

The Education for All South Sudan Programme (EFASS) aims to ensure that the most vulnerable out-of-school children continue their education despite the challenges posed by conflict and climate shocks.

Shifting from a nationwide approach to a more targeted model, EFASS focuses on children at highest risk of dropping out, particularly girls and children with disabilities, while testing innovative methods to improve access and learning outcomes.

Purpose of the Programme

EFASS is designed to:

• Protect educational gains achieved in South Sudan

• Target children at high risk of missing education

• Support inclusion of girls and children with disabilities

• Enhance the quality of learning through innovative interventions

• Integrate education with resilience-building activities

Key Components

1. Targeted Financial Support

• Cash transfers directly support children most likely to drop out

• Prioritizes girls in upper primary and adolescents transitioning to secondary school

• Includes support for children with disabilities facing additional educational barriers

2. Accelerated Learning and Access Initiatives

• Programs help children catch up and join the formal education system

• Innovative methods are piloted to reach the hardest-to-reach children

3. Quality and Resilience Interventions

• Life skills and peace education integrated into learning

• Light psychosocial support for children affected by conflict or climate shocks

• Focus on approaches that can inform future national education policy

Funding and Budget

• £: £27 million (2026–2030), including additional donor contributions

• Over £1,000,000 allocated for the current targeted effort

Who Can Partner

Eligible organizations must:

• Be registered non-governmental or not-for-profit entities operating in South Sudan

• Have strong operational presence in the country

• Demonstrate financial transparency and accountability

• Maintain policies against fraud, corruption, and exploitation

How the Programme Works

1. Identify out-of-school children at highest risk of educational exclusion

2. Deliver cash transfers and financial support to targeted children

3. Implement accelerated learning programs to reintegrate children into formal education

4. Integrate resilience-building activities, including life skills, peace education, and psychosocial support

5. Monitor progress and outcomes to inform future education policies

Why This Programme Matters

EFASS addresses critical gaps in education by:

• Ensuring vulnerable children, particularly girls and children with disabilities, access schooling

• Protecting children from dropping out due to conflict, climate shocks, or social barriers

• Improving learning quality while fostering resilience and life skills

• Providing evidence for scalable approaches in South Sudan’s education sector

Tips for Prospective Partners

• Highlight experience working with vulnerable children in South Sudan

• Demonstrate capacity to implement financial support and learning programs

• Provide clear strategies for inclusion and reaching marginalized groups

• Show operational readiness and adherence to transparency and safeguarding standards

• Outline monitoring and evaluation plans for assessing impact

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Partnering without established operational presence in South Sudan

• Failing to prioritize girls, children with disabilities, or other vulnerable groups

• Submitting proposals lacking clear inclusion, resilience, or accelerated learning strategies

• Neglecting financial transparency or safeguarding policies

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who are the primary beneficiaries?

Out-of-school children, with a focus on girls, adolescents transitioning to secondary school, and children with disabilities.

What types of interventions does EFASS support?

Cash transfers, accelerated learning programs, life skills and peace education, and light psychosocial support.

How long is the programme funded for?

The overall EFASS programme spans 2026–2030. Current targeted interventions are part of this period.

Which organizations can partner?

Registered NGOs or non-profits with operational presence in South Sudan, adhering to financial transparency and safeguarding standards.

How does the programme ensure inclusion?

By prioritizing girls, children with disabilities, and other high-risk groups while integrating innovative approaches to reach the hardest-to-reach children.

What is the funding source?

The programme is funded by FCDO and additional donors, with a total planned budget of £27 million.

How does EFASS inform future education policy?

Through piloting innovative approaches and documenting outcomes, EFASS provides evidence for potential scaling of effective interventions.

Conclusion

The EFASS Programme provides a vital opportunity to ensure the most vulnerable children in South Sudan can continue their education and build resilience against conflict and climate shocks.

By combining financial support, learning interventions, and community-focused strategies, EFASS strengthens education access, improves learning quality, and contributes to long-term social stability in the region.

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