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FIGS Chair of Trustees, Chris Trott, reflects on the late Pope Francis' call to "build bridges, not walls", plus news from IGBS and FIGS including P8 exam results and applications open to join the Board of FIGS Trustees.

The latest FIGS and IGBS news, including updates from IGBS staff and announcement of our incoming FIGS Treasurer.

IGBS has turned a corner and is ready to face the challenges of this new era with fresh vigour. Can you be part of the story as a regular donor?

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.

We are looking for a new Trustee to join the FIGS Board and take on the role of Honorary Treasurer, to help take care of the charities finances as we continue to invest in girls' education in Western Equatoria, South Sudan.

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.

We are looking for up to three new trustees to join the board of this ground-breaking educational charity, including a Treasurer, a Fundraising Lead, and a further trustee whose skills and experience will strengthen the Board of Trustees.

Professor Jean Hartley, trustee of Friends of Ibba Girls' School, recognised with an international lifetime achievement award for her outstanding record of teaching, research and publication on public leadership and management.

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.