Success Stories
Rather than focusing on financial contributions, these stories celebrate determination, resilience, friendship, mentorship, and achievement.
“I finished Primary 8 top of my class, but my mother could not pay secondary fees. My Bridge Partner writes to me every term. She is a businesswoman from a community I had never visited.”
Nyakuor
Bor → sponsored from Wau
Now in Senior 3, aiming to study medicine.
“My mentor is a teacher. He helped me choose science subjects and encouraged me when I failed a mathematics test. I no longer feel alone in my studies.”
Peter
Malakal → sponsored from Yambio
Completed Senior 4 and applied to university.
“I sponsored one term because that was what I could afford. Two years later I am still writing to the same student. It has changed how I think about my own country.”
Dr. Achol
Juba
Now supports two Bridge Scholars.
“My Bridge Partner works in software. He sent me my first programming book. I want to build technology that serves South Sudan.”
Emmanuel
Bentiu → sponsored from the diaspora
Leads his school's digital literacy club.
“We reduce tuition for every Bridge Scholar we recommend. It costs us something, but no talented child should leave our gates because of fees.”
St. Mary's Secondary
Wau
Recommended 14 scholars since joining.
“I graduated because someone I had never met believed in me. Now I am a trainee teacher, and I sponsor examination fees for a Primary 8 candidate.”
Rebecca
Torit → sponsored from Aweil
First alumna to become a Bridge Partner.
With their permission, every Bridge Partner is permanently recognised for investing in the future of South Sudan — their name, the year they joined, the number of terms they supported, and the number of scholars they helped. Those who wish to remain anonymous always have that choice.
Individual commitment
Bridge Partner of the Year
Schools of excellence
Outstanding School Partner
Business partners
Corporate Education Champion
Student leadership
Bridge Scholar Leadership
