22.09.22
September Newsletter - Education as a Catalyst for Peacebuilding
Marking Peace Day by Looking back on education and peacebuilding events over the summer.
04.08.22
NEW DATE! Join us on 17th August to explore education & peace-building
Change of date due to rail strikes, and lunch now included for in-person attendees. We hope to see you there!
14.07.22
How Education Can Shape South Sudan's Next Decade... (July Newsletter)
Upcoming hybrid event this August; an interview with a South Sudanese mother and academic; & updates from Ibba Girls' School.
16.06.22
Forging a Future for South Sudan (June Newsletter)
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
A Season of New Possibilities (Newsletter May 2022)
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
International Women's Day 2022, #BreakTheBias
What steps can you take towards gender equality? #BreakTheBais
22.02.22
Renewed Vision at IGBS - February Newsletter
New trustees and staff have brought a sense of renewed vision to IGBS.
19.01.22
Webinar: New Developments at IGBS
Booking is now open for our webinar on Saturday 5th February.
15.12.21
Cautious Signs of Hope After a Difficult Year for South Sudan
Our newsletter for December, reflecting on the ups and downs of 2021.
17.11.21
One Donation. Twice the Impact. (November Newsletter)
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
Doubled donations and an online party to celebrate!
The Big Give's Christmas Challenge is back! Join us to celebrate at 7pm on 30th Nov. #ChristmasChallenge21
28.07.21
10 Years On - July Newsletter
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
Ibba Girls To Return To School - Newsletter March 2021
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
Update on the Re-Opening of IGBS
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
A New Voice for Girls' Education: Introducing David Lewis
FIGS Trustees are delighted to announce the appointment of David Lewis as the new Chair of FIGS.
11.10.20
Unlocking Their Potential: October 2020 Newsletter
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
Cautious Hope and Helping Hands: September Newsletter
This issue includes an urgent appeal for flood victims in Ibba village, and an interview with trustee Margaret Eddershaw.
01.04.20
Introducing New Chair of Trustees, Roy Warden
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
March 2019 Full Newsletter: Celebrating Secondary, #FriendforLife and More!
Catch up on the March newsletter here.
11.02.19
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
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
FIGS CEO Mark Simmons reports signs of hope following recent visit to South Sudan
"The sense of optimism and hope on my recent visit to South Sudan was almost tangible..."
02.08.18
July 2018 Full Newsletter: International Day of Friendship
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
Celebrate International Women's Day 2018: Read how Bridget Nagomoro started Ibba Girls School
Read Ibba Girls School founder Bridget Nagomoro's story, and celebrate with us this International Women's Day 2018.
13.02.18
Education cannot wait!
In this issue of FIGS February 2018 Newsletter, we celebrate the start of the 5th year of Ibba Girls Boarding School.
13.12.17
Introducing the new FIGS CEO - Mark Simmons
FIGS welcome Mark Simmons as its first Chief Executive Officer!
30.11.17
Halfway there: A celebration and two simple actions
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
Two winter-warming invitations this November
Annual Meeting Sat 25 Nov 12-6; Big Give Tue 28 Nov 12 noon
18.10.17
Stand in solidarity with Ozana to help stamp out poverty today
Will you change the life of a girl in South Sudan, starting today?
12.10.16
We grieve, we celebrate, we support, we present, we applaud...
FIGS October 2016 Newsletter
