06.03.15
‘If I am alive, I must have an education’: the refugee girl who crossed a border to go to school
When Grace fled South Sudan, she refused to give up on her dream to be a doctor. But with refugee numbers soaring and camps at breaking point around the world, millions of children like her simply don’t have a school to attend. So why won’t aid donors invest in their futures?
11.02.15
The Trustees Make Another Trip to Ibba Girls School
Gary, Trustee and Treasurer of the Friends of Ibba Girls School set off to visit the school last week with other fellow members ahead of the welcoming of the second intake of girls.
11.11.14
Head Teacher Needed for Ibba Girls Boarding School (IGBS), South Sudan
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02.11.14
Annual Meeting for Friends of Ibba Girls School
On Saturday 1 November, 50+ Friends and supporters of Ibba Girls School found their way to the Welcome Conference Centre in Coventry For the FIGS annual meet.
17.10.14
Messages of Support
Earlier this month, FIGS launched our new Pencil Power campaign, with two main aims; to raise awareness of the power of girls education in South Sudan and too raise funding for Year 2 of Ibba Girls School - £250k needed
16.10.14
Pencil Power – Saturday 11th October 2014
In celebration of the UN International Day of the Girl-Child, Saturday 11th October 2014, our giant pencil weaved its way around the streets of London.
13.10.14
Pencil Power Launch Event – Thursday 9th October 2014
Thursday 9 October 2014 saw one of the largest gatherings of South Sudanese diaspora in London for the official launch of Pencil Power.
13.10.14
Personal Best for Pencil Power
Sunday 12 October saw Friends of Ibba Girls School UK trustee Julie Lodrick run in the York marathon to raise money for Ibba Girls School.
12.10.14
Christmas Greeting Cards from Ibba Girls School, South Sudan
Limited Edition Christmas card are now available for sale.