What role can radio play to support girls鈥� education in South Sudan?
Despite the ongoing challenges with conflict in South Sudan, our survey of adults across the country showed that Our School is having a strong, positive impact on girls鈥� education.
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Published: October 2018
The programme, reached nearly a third of the adult population (31%) 鈥� an estimated 1.8 million people. Advanced data analysis showed that audiences were more knowledgeable about the education system; discussed education more with friends, family and community members; and took a more active interest in their child鈥檚 education by, for instance, talking to them about the importance of education and helping them with their homework.
Although more than 1.5 million people left South Sudan to flee violence and seek refuge in neighbouring countries between July 2016 and August 2018, Our School has a loyal and engaged audience, with 93% of listeners tuning into every other episode in 2018.
However, deep-seated attitudes around prioritising boys鈥� education over girls鈥� in times of economic hardship remain, with 42% of respondents agreeing that 鈥榠f there is a limited amount of money it should be spent on boys first鈥�.