Let us share how our students describe their experience of higher education:
- Jane says, “We survived because we are the change-makers of this country and we shall never give up. We still have hope through WEP.”
- Mariam says, “I feel encouraged and proud to be in WEP’s scholarship program. In my country, girls are married underage and have no chance for higher education. When graduate I will be the first woman from my village to have done so. Thanks to WEP.”
- Nako comments, “ We come from poor family backgrounds and could not get into university without the support of WEP. I have seen my age-mates suffering because they got married underage and did not get the chance to go to school. My plan is to continue for a Master’s and PhD.”
- Majduline, who is in the sixth and final year of her medical degree program, says, “I’m busy doing my practical work in the hospital. But most of our professors are demoralized by the situation in South Sudan and may plan to leave the country. I hope they will push us until we finish our final exams.”
We are all hoping that the situation in Juba will soon return to normal and that our students will indeed be able to complete their studies. They are the best hope for South Sudan. Our aim is to increase, so far as our resources permit, the number of female students we support. Please help us expand this program with your donation.