Liz South Sudan

“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.”

B.B. King


Who, What, Why Liz South Sudan

In 2011, following the independence of South Sudan, Liz Hodgkin - a historian and human rights researcher - went to teach in a village in the Dongotono Mountains. She joined some South Sudanese colleagues in their struggle to keep their school open as the country pulled back from war. Sometimes there was no food; girl students were pressured into marriage; violence was commonplace. She has continued this wonderful work since her first visit, helping many students and teachers not only to survive but to thrive in this war torn country. If you would like to help support this work, please CLICK HERE.

Liz Hodgkin

What Your Help Means

All the students in this picture are sponsored by Liz and her supporters.

Student Comments

“I personally love school. I began studies and I have not failed any classes. I would like to become a surgeon and develop our country with peace and co-operation. “

Oturo G

“I want to become Minister of Finance as I love studying accounting and commerce”.

Jackino T

These students are measuring our rations

Food is in short supply in South Sudan. Sometimes teachers and the parish priest have to cross into Uganda to pick up essential supplies. These students are very lucky - they have food. Hopefully, using the knowledge they acquire, they will be able to stop the cycle of violence.