News

Covid-19

30.03.21

Ibba Girls To Return To School - Newsletter March 2021

2019-08 Outdoor Revision

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

50431092736 f144d76bf7 o

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.


09.07.20

South Sudanese Independence and Politics

South-Sudan-Flag-Map-With-Background

Marking the anniversary of South Sudan's independence, Mark Simmons (FIGS CEO) looks back on the journey of the country and considers how things are now - looking forward with hope.


06.05.20

CEO update: Covid-19 (6 May)

Priscilla du preez z Y0q8e Fom8 I unsplash

CEO, Mark Simmons, provides this week's update for supporters on the situation in South Sudan relating to Covid-19


06.05.20

Fun FIGS stay-at-home fundraisers

Alice donovan rouse z9 F y K4 Nmf8 unsplash

We launch three new fun fundraising campaigns you can do from home during the Covid-19 pandemic



25.04.20

Join FIGS for the 2.6 challenge!

IMG 20200424 WA0041 002

We invite you to take part in the 2.6 challenge and raise funds for Friends of Ibba Girls' School this April


22.04.20

CEO update: Covid-19 (22 April)

Flag 2529116 960 720

CEO, Mark Simmons, provides another regular update on the current situation in South Sudan in relation to Covid-19


15.04.20

CEO update: Covid-19 (15 April)

Martin sanchez j2c7yf223 Mk unsplash

Mark Simmons, CEO of Friends of Ibba Girls' School, provides supporters with the latest update on Covid-19


27.03.20

CEO message: COVID-19

Covid 19 4939288 1920

Mark Simmons, CEO of Friends of Ibba Girls' School, provides an update on the current situation in South Sudan in relation to COVID-19.


25.03.20

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) update

Water

"No volunteers or staff to visit the school within two weeks of visiting any of the countries at risk as identified by the South Sudanese authorities" - Friends of Ibba Girls' School responds to COVID-19 outbreak.


Back to top ↑