From grass thatch to modern classrooms: A new dawn for learners in Rubkona

Learners and teachers in Rubkona County, Unity State, are celebrating a significant milestone in education with the transition from fragile grass-thatched shelters to newly constructed modern classrooms. For years, pupils at Dengjaak Primary School endured harsh learning conditions, facing minimal protection from rain, heat, or strong winds. The completion of eight permanent classrooms, an administration […]
Unity State residents reclaim submerged land after successful dyke construction

The construction of protective dykes in Rubkona County and Bentiu town has brought long-awaited relief to communities in Unity State, successfully pushing back persistent floodwaters and restoring swathes of land that had been submerged for years. For residents of this oil-rich region, the new infrastructure represents a crucial step towards security, stability, and renewed livelihoods. […]