16.01.23
The girl students have arrived back at the school after the Christmas break. It's a milestone New Year for the girls and their teachers, as the school turns a new corner and prepares for new beginnings.
27.10.22
Between 29 Nov and 6 Dec, your donations can be doubled by matching funds!
22.09.22
Marking Peace Day by Looking back on education and peacebuilding events over the summer.
04.08.22
Change of date due to rail strikes, and lunch now included for in-person attendees. We hope to see you there!
14.07.22
Upcoming hybrid event this August; an interview with a South Sudanese mother and academic; & updates from Ibba Girls' School.
16.06.22
Updates from IGBS and FIGS, including election of prefects at the school, advertising for new FIGS trustees, and an invitation to join us in London on 18 August.
05.05.22
Heavy rainfall will soon refresh the lush, green campus of Ibba Girls' Boarding School. Those are not the only signs of vibrant life and new possibility arriving at IGBS; the girl students have returned for the start of a milestone academic year, when for the first time there are students in all four secondary year groups.
08.03.22
What steps can you take towards gender equality? #BreakTheBais
22.02.22
New trustees and staff have brought a sense of renewed vision to IGBS.
19.01.22
Booking is now open for our webinar on Saturday 5th February.
15.12.21
Our newsletter for December, reflecting on the ups and downs of 2021.
17.11.21
In this edition of our newsletter, learn more about how your donation can be doubled in the #ChristmasChallenge21. Also read about the latest on recruitment for the Head Teacher and Senior Finance Manager posts at IGBS, and more.
10.11.21
The Big Give's Christmas Challenge is back! Join us to celebrate at 7pm on 30th Nov. #ChristmasChallenge21
28.07.21
Join us as we look back on 10 years of independence in South Sudan and 10 years investing in education for Friends of Ibba Girls' School.
30.03.21
Easter greetings and a warm welcome to the latest FIGS newsletter, in which we bring you hopeful news of political stabilisation in South Sudan and a potential return to school for the girls...
23.11.20
The school re-opened on 6th October for the cohort of 26 Primary 8 students, who continue to prepare for their Primary Leaving Certificate exams which are due to take place in February.
22.11.20
FIGS Trustees are delighted to announce the appointment of David Lewis as the new Chair of FIGS.
11.10.20
After a long period of uncertainty, the Government of South Sudan has just announced a phased return to school after the enforced lockdown - starting with the Primary 8 classes who will now have 6 days a week of intensive teaching to catch up for their Primary Leaving Certificate Exams, now postponed until next March...
23.09.20
This issue includes an urgent appeal for flood victims in Ibba village, and an interview with trustee Margaret Eddershaw.
01.04.20
After 9 years as FIGS’ founding chair of trustees, and as part of a long-standing plan for good governance, John Benington will be stepping down as chair of trustees on 1 May 2020. He will be handing over the reins to Roy Warden.
15.03.19
Catch up on the March newsletter here.
11.02.19
Science, education and gender equality are all vital to the success of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, and these are all celebrated on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science today.
23.01.19
"The sense of optimism and hope on my recent visit to South Sudan was almost tangible..."
02.08.18
In this July 2018 issue of the FIGS Newsletter, read the latest news from Ibba Girls Boarding School and find out how supporters, Trustees, schoolchildren and choristers are being friends to girl students in South Sudan.
08.03.18
Read Ibba Girls School founder Bridget Nagomoro's story, and celebrate with us this International Women's Day 2018.
13.02.18
In this issue of FIGS February 2018 Newsletter, we celebrate the start of the 5th year of Ibba Girls Boarding School.
13.12.17
FIGS welcome Mark Simmons as its first Chief Executive Officer!
30.11.17
Great news: Thanks to your fantastic generosity, the Big Give 2017 has so far raised over £64,000 for Ibba Girls Boarding School.
04.11.17
Annual Meeting Sat 25 Nov 12-6; Big Give Tue 28 Nov 12 noon
18.10.17
Will you change the life of a girl in South Sudan, starting today?
12.10.16
FIGS October 2016 Newsletter