Our Challenge - educating girls in South Sudan

Welcome to Loreto Rumbek

Girls in South Sudan face extreme adversity in the pursuit of academic success. Even a basic education is a right denied to many.

Young girls and especially young women are less likely to enroll and more likely to drop out.

About our School

Loreto Rumbek is made up of a Primary School, a Secondary School, a Primary Health Care Centre and an Education Centre. The school first opened in 2008 and provides a much needed place of education for girls aged 5-20.

Primary School

Boys and girls, aged 5-14.
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Secondary School

Girls, aged 14 to 20 years.
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Primary Health Care Centre

Health care and education
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Loreto Education Centre

Vocational training
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Featured Articles

I want to go to school

08/03/2026

Every day has a different story, and as each day comes, it’s always exciting to see what the day has got for me. My childhood…

Peace begins with me

25/01/2026

Three years ago, Pope Francis visited South Sudan with his message of peace. The young people from the Diocese of Rumbek took up this message…

A long way

12/12/2025

It is Tuesday afternoon at the beginning of December. The last national exam has been written. The girls can hardly believe their luck. Some are…

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