A child’s right to education is a fundamental one. It is important that every child in South Sudan attend and take full advantage of their education. Education is important in that it enhances the psychological and intellectual development of children. Schools can provide children with a safe structured environment; the emotional support and supervision of adults; and the opportunity to learn how to interact with other children, as well as develop social networks. Education can also reduce children’s risk of HIV infection by increasing their knowledge, awareness and skills. However, due to the armed conflict many children in South Sudan are less likely to be enrolled in school, or attend school regularly. They may not perform as well as they could, nor remain in school long enough to attain basic literacy or qualification unless they are assisted by improving school facilities, teacher quality, social environment and economic condition.

Therefore it is the responsibility of the government, donors, and NGOs to ensure that expanded programs for the provision of adequate education to cater for the psychosocial needs of children affected by armed conflict, the provision of medical care, and provision of vocational skills training. Young people must be equipped with start-up tools / capital, and continuous education support. Special provisions should be made for girls, child mothers and victims of sexual violence. Counseling and special efforts at community reintegration will be needed. As educational development funds are channeled to war affected areas, to ensure maximum impact, adequate consultation should be done to ensure that the affected population has a voice in how funds are used