by Jonathan Morris | May 27, 2018 | Education, Programming
The Atlanta Girls School recently featured Africa ELI during a school assembly. We appreciate their interest in learning about girls education in South Sudan and for choosing to support our students! Please check out their follow-up article and the video they put...
by Jonathan Morris | May 12, 2018 | Healthcare, Programming
It is not unusual for girls in East Africa to miss school because of difficulty managing their monthly period. Menstruation may last for three to five days, and since girls often stay home during their period, it is common for them to miss as many as 36 days of school...
by Jonathan Morris | May 5, 2018 | Education, Gender equality
Each student is required to have lesson notes for every subject taught at school. When Africa ELI students fled from conflict in South Sudan to the safety of Uganda, most of their school notebooks were left behind. Knowing how important these subject notes are for our...
by Jonathan Morris | May 5, 2018 | Education, Extracurricular, Gender equality
At the school where Africa ELI students are enrolled this year, in a quiet, grassy spot beneath a tall and deeply rooted tree, there is a fire pit. A small flame, carefully stoked by women throughout the day, burns continuously. A school administrator described the...
by Jonathan Morris | May 5, 2018 | Education, Gender equality
A frequently asked question during Africa ELI presentations is, “What will the South Sudanese students do after high school?” Anita responds by explaining that they will do the same things as girls in the U.S. Some will attend college. Others will seek employment....
