Since the charity was founded, through the generosity of our supporters, we have supported nearly 600 disadvantaged women to attend universities in Sudan and South Sudan. The women who have graduated have gone out into the world of work more qualified and more able to become financially independent and help their communities. 

Since April 2023, the civil war that has rocked Sudan has resulted in the destruction and looting of several of the Universities. Some students have been able to get to ‘safe’ areas and adjoining countries. We are continuing contact with many of them. To support them at this time we have funded a few to finish their degrees with internships in Egypt, and we are paying the fees of those who have registered to continue their degree courses online. Over 30 of those who were just starting university we are supporting with online English language training. Also nine women who have been admitted to universities in South Sudan are now under full sponsorship. Additionally, WEP was approached to help with funding students in primary level in Cairo.

Literacy Circles

Literacy rates in Sudan are low, particularly for women.  Through our Literacy Circles WEP trains selected facilitators, working locally to train and educate women, as well as teaching helpful craft skills.

Our literacy work is based on community-centred, participative methodology known as ‘REFLECT’ or ‘Mirror’ in Arabic.  The attendees of the literacy circles determine the level of language and numeracy skills they wish to develop.

For fortnightly updates on the amazing women involved in our literacy work, follow the Women’s Literacy in Sudan blog, expertly curated by a WEP Volunteer.