Our Work
PROJECTS IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL MOBILIZATION
As a first step in implementing its programs/projects, the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan engages in community mobilisation to raise awareness in the community about career guidance, health and hygiene, the importance of education in modern-day affairs, gender-related issues, socio-economic development, and environmental protection. To that end, we hold community meetings, conduct training/capacity building sessions, and launch campaigns.
ADVOCACY
EFSS believes in advocacy, the management will always strongly advocate for issues related to it. To accomplish this goal, EFSS will approach the line departments of the Government of South Sudan, NGOs, CBOs, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), members of the community, and notables through strong advocacy, and EFSS will always promote the right-based approach and support dialogue as an important tool for achieving the aforementioned objectives.
SERVICE DELIVERY
Excellence Foundation for South Sudan is a staunch believer in very strong and efficient service delivery in the fields of education, health, and the environment. For this purpose, Excellence Foundation for South Sudan management will always deliver services in the communities in a transparent manner taking care of quantity and quality. It is only because of this very reason that the EFSS interventions will always help in meeting the community's needs and achieving the desired objectives.
NETWORKING
We will always encourage collaboration with other NGOs, CBOs, CSOs, media organisations, and concerned stakeholders in order to achieve the goal of sustainable development. Networking with other organisations is always beneficial because it acts as a bridge between service providers and those receiving services. Networking essentially allows you to examine issues from various perspectives, such as local, national, and finally regional. At each level, the perspective on the issue shifts, which aids in understanding.
OUR ACTIVE PROJECTS
We have undertaken initiatives in South Sudan in collaboration with local NNGOs and CBOs. As a result, we enjoy a rich experience of working in the diverse socio-cultural environment of South Sudan and extensive networking with the Government, civil society institutions, and the media.
Schools Contest (Academic Debate, Speed Challenge Quiz, and Spelling Bee)
The organization believes that pupils and students are the innovators of tomorrow and provides school activities to encourage innovation. They define innovation as starting something new that adds value to our life processes. They organize an annual Schools contest with partners to inspire and challenge primary and secondary school students. The competition includes Debate, Speech, Speed Challenge Quiz, and Spelling Bee categories and offers a leveled ground for public and private schools to compete. The organization believes in investing in children to invest in the future and is proud to showcase the best South Sudanese children have to offer.
Prefects Board Mentorship Program
The Prefects board needs to develop self-confidence, humility, authenticity, and assertiveness to hone the skills necessary for developing core leadership competencies. Student leaders can develop these qualities by working with mentors and being trained on key roles in student organizations. Although it is the job of parents and the community to develop leadership skills in children, having a formal leadership education in schools is essential. The Excellence Foundation for South Sudan organizes a one-month mentorship program for student leaders in selected primary and secondary schools to help them develop leadership skills.
Personal Development Training Series
Transitioning from school to the workplace can be difficult as schools often do little to prepare students for life after school, resulting in a large number of youths without employment opportunities. Personal branding is essential for individuals to present their best selves to potential partners in the marketplace. To help individuals prepare for the workforce, virtual "Personal Development Training Series" are held, empowering participants with the relevant knowledge and skills to package and position themselves for success.
Developmental Career Guidance
Many upper primary and secondary school students choose a career based on parental, peer, and societal influence, and drop out of education post-secondary school due to a lack of guidance. There is also a gap in awareness of vocational careers among students. To address these issues, a career guidance project was launched in Juba, South Sudan in 2021, aimed at helping students transition from school to workforce and higher education. The project will be piloted in 8 schools in Juba and Central Equatorial State, serving students with poor self-concept, low levels of aspiration, lack of academic and social skills, cultural disadvantage, and low motivation. The project aims to improve students' occupational aspirations and self-concepts through curriculum innovations, increased guidance personnel, and presenting curriculum around the vocational implications of each subject.
Reading Clubs
Study Aid
Advocacy
South Sudan National Spelling Bee
The Spelling Bee is an annual competition for children that aims to improve literacy, unleash children's imaginations, and foster 21st-century skills like communication, collaboration, and critical thinking. It is intended to make learning enjoyable and exciting for children while also enabling them to learn in a positive manner.
The organisation is concerned about the numerous mistakes that students and even writers make when using English terminology.
OUR PARTICIPATORY APPROACH TO DEVELOPMENT AND EMPOWERMENT
The Excellence Foundation for South Sudan adopts a participatory approach to all aspects of its work, influenced by the new development paradigm that prioritizes people over things. The Foundation recognizes and values the traditional knowledge of vulnerable groups, and believes in their ability to organize themselves and become self-reliant. The participatory approach emphasizes decentralization and empowerment and involves communities at all stages of the development cycle, including project identification, planning, management, implementation, and evaluation. We manage our affairs in a participatory manner and act as a "change agent" in developing community management structures that can manage their own development. These structures promote equitable representation and participation and increase the community's belief in the worth of their development decisions and efforts. Human resource development is another critical component of our work, aimed at maximizing the community's ability to direct its own development.
We are committed to maximizing our impact by transforming field experiences into knowledge that can influence the development policies and practices of NGOs, donors, and government agencies. We recognize that this is crucial for achieving our long-term goal of eradicating poverty and increasing people's capacity. By sharing our experiences and knowledge, we aim to shape the way development work is done and to promote more effective and sustainable development practices. Through its participatory approach and commitment to human resource development, the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan is working towards empowering communities and promoting self-reliance, while also advocating for more inclusive and effective development practices.