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Minister for Africa Harriet Baldwin was on BBC Woman's Hour today, recounting her recent visit to South Sudan where she saw how UK aid is used to educate girls and keep them in school for longer. We're proud to have been invited to take part in the next phase of the Girls' Education in South Sudan programme, which she mentions - listen from 25:31-32:39. Looking forward to showing what can be achieved for the next generation of South Sudanese girls to have a better future. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0bbn6vb

On Sunday 29th July over 25,000 amateur cyclists will follow a hundred-mile course throughout the city of London and surrounding countryside. Amongst these will be our very own trustee, Pamela Lomoro.

Read FIGS CEO Mark Simmons' blog post reflecting on the South Sudanese journey to and since independence here.

A diary from South Sudan - weekend activities on Ibba Girls Boarding School campus. Sports, drama reheasals, worship and relaxation seen through the eyes of Mark Simmons, FIGS CEO.

A diary from South Sudan - exploring the existing infratructure on IGBS campus and future plans and development needs, seen through the eyes of Mark Simmons, FIGS CEO.

A diary from South Sudan - a meeting with Governor Mande to discuss development plans for the region, seen through the eyes of Mark Simmons, FIGS CEO.

A diary from South Sudan - conversations with IGBS students about their future aspirations, seen through the eyes of Mark Simmons, FIGS CEO.

Queen Moses first joined Ibba Girls Boarding School as a student in 2016. Here is some brief insight into her experience here, and her life beforehand.