du Toit, Piet

Education in a War Zone

ISBN: 978-1-920527-79-2

A5, 246p. R250

The History of Education of Sudan and South Sudan.

Devastated by the longest lasting civil war in African history – raging for over 40 years in South Sudan – the country paid a heavy toll in human lives and property. Insecurity prevailed, economic activities were disrupted and basic social services like health and education were virtually destroyed. The consequences were hunger, population displacement, illiteracy and widespread diseases.

This book also tells the story of how they started rebuilding a new system from the ruins and ashes of the past.