Still I Rise Academy - Juba
The context
- 70% Over 70% of children in South Sudan are out of the school system.
- 2.8 million children are currently not attending school due to poverty or early marriage.
- 50% the higher chance of survival for a child born to an educated mother.
Still I Rise Academy - Juba
In December 2025 we opened our Emergency and Rehabilitation School in Juba, the capital of South Sudan. A place that, despite being the country’s political and cultural center, is home to thousands of internally displaced children with no access to education.
Why Juba?
Juba is a rapidly growing city, but one deeply marked by conflict, inequality, and extreme poverty. Many of its residents are displaced people living in overcrowded camps and under harsh conditions. In Juba, children face daily risks of violence, exploitation, and disease. Access to education is limited, especially for girls, who are often forced to drop out of school too early due to early marriage. We want to bring high-quality education to those who have been forgotten, offering a safe and welcoming place that can give them a future.
Our Emergency School
We built a safe place where children can receive not only education, but also emotional support, daily meals, and the chance to simply be children. Here, we are the only school offering high-quality education and rehabilitation completely free of charge. Our Still I Rise Academy - Juba is the first Still I Rise School built entirely from the ground up.
