(MALAKAL) – The United Nations and the European Union have officially handed over two fully rehabilitated educational facilities to the local government in Malakal, Upper Nile State, as part of ongoing efforts to support displaced communities and rebuild essential infrastructure in South Sudan.
The two facilities, the Malakal Vocational Training Centre (VTC) and Joshua Primary School, were renovated by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the UN refugee agency (UNHCR), with funding provided by the European Union.
The upgrades are part of a regional response to the Sudan crisis, which has had spillover effects in South Sudan, including increased displacement and pressure on already limited education and social services.
The formal handover ceremony was attended by senior officials from Upper Nile State, alongside representatives from the EU, IOM and UNHCR.
Once the country’s largest technical training facility, the Malakal VTC has now been restored and re-equipped to offer vocational training in a wide range of practical fields, including metalwork, mechanical repair, carpentry, tailoring and information technology.
The revitalised centre is expected to benefit young people, particularly those affected by conflict and displacement, by equipping them with marketable skills for employment and entrepreneurship.
Similarly, Joshua Primary School has undergone significant improvements. It now includes refurbished classrooms, modern sanitation facilities and a perimeter fence to enhance safety and create a conducive learning environment for children, many of whom come from internally displaced families.
“Investing in education and skills development means investing in South Sudan’s future,” said Massimo Scalorbi, Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation to South Sudan.
He added that the EU’s support aims to strengthen long term resilience by enhancing access to quality education and job opportunities.
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