SOUTH SUDAN: Tombura-Yambio Diocese Set to Launch Three-Year School Campaign

Ginaba Lino

The Catholic Diocese of Tombura Yambio is set to launch a three-year Go To School campaign, on the date that will coincide with Diocesan Literacy day (Ask Wednesday) and the Lenten Campaign.

The campaign program which is going to run for three (3) years will be led by the Bishop of Tombura Yambio Diocese Eduardo Hiiboro Kusala.

According to the designed program, the project will target over 1,500,000 across Western Equatoria Sate.

The campaign aims to bring students, parents, and teachers together, fostering positive relationships and open lines of communication.

“The we Go To School” or ‘Back to School’ campaign ideas can bring students, parents, and teachers together, fostering positive relationships and open lines of communication. Whether through orientation programs, open houses, prayers or meet-and-greet events.”

The campaign provides opportunities for everyone involved to connect, share expectations, and set goals for the year ahead.

Bishop Hiiboro stated that, he has come up with the idea after realizing that meaningful change and true peace could only come through providing and improving education.

His Lordship Eduardo said, children and youth are the future of the new Republic of South Sudan and they should leave any child behind.

“Children and youth are the future of this new Republic of South Sudan, and we can’t afford to leave any child behind.”

He adds that the Catholic Church will continue to advocate for education because children who go to school are a minority in Western Equatoria State.

“Children who go to school are minority in Western Equatria State, where six out of 10 children are not in school one of the worst enrolment rates in the world. As a diocese, we are preparing tomorrow’s leaders, engineers, teachers, religious and politicians.”

He pointed out that over the past 30 years, parents had not been able to guide and educate their children properly.

Indeed education remains a priority and we would work to achieve the objectives of the campaign, “Said Bishop.”

Bishop emphasized that, the “Go to School Campaign” plays a crucial role in ensuring a successful start to the academic year.

“The back to school campaign matters because it plays a crucial role in ensuring a successful start to the academic year.”

He explained that the campaign is not about advertisements and promotions, but it’s about creating a positive and engaging environment for all.

“It’s not just about advertisements and promotions; it’s about creating a positive and engaging environment for students, parents, teachers, and the entire educational community.”

Hiiboro narrated that, the campaign generates excitement and enthusiasm among students, making them eager to return to school and embark on new learning adventures.

The Bishop will officially launch the “we go to school” campaign in Ezo County which is mid-west Deanery of Tombura Yambio Diocese.

The 2024-2026 we go to school campaign cover kindergarten, primary school children and young people in all levels in the state.

The project is initiated by the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio Diocese with support from United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), World Food Program (WFP), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, (UNESCO), World Vision International (WVI), Catholic Organization (CODEP), CHO, RDAA, STO, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), AZANDE KINGDOM, and other traditional leaders.