Bangladeshi Peacekeepers Boost Educational Opportunities for Children in Rocrocdong-Wau [Video]

For many children across South Sudan, going to school is just a dream.

Years of conflict has devastated infrastructure, including educational facilities, as well as caused severe economic hardship, and a dire humanitarian situation which is depriving many children of the chance to access the education they need to succeed in life.

Recognizing this need, Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan in Wau have reached out to support local schools by handing over much needed textbooks, school bags, pencils, teaching materials and sports equipment, including footballs and volleyballs. Their priority is to provide opportunities to the most vulnerable, including young learners who have been displaced by conflict or other challenges in the area.

“I am thrilled to have books in my hand. It has been a dream of mine for a long time,” said Lino Madut Bong, a student at the Rocrocdong Primary School. “This …