VOICED: Giving the gift of learning in south Sudan

The video discusses the challenges of illiteracy in South Sudan, where 90% of herders cannot read or write. Gabriel, an itinerant teacher, travels to educate children, emphasizing the importance of education for the country's future. A referendum is set to decide South Sudan's independence, highlighting the need for a literate population. Authorities have established traveling schools to improve literacy, aiming to expand from 60 to 300 schools to educate 4 million children. Education is seen as a key to economic diversification and a better future.

What is the primary challenge faced by Gabriel in his teaching efforts?

• Lack of transportation

• Political instability

• High illiteracy rates among herders

• Insufficient teaching materials

What significant event is scheduled to occur in South Sudan from January 9th to 15th?

• A cultural festival

• A referendum for independence

• A national holiday

• A literacy campaign

How many traveling schools have been set up to address illiteracy in South Sudan?

• 30

• 10

• 50

• 100

What is one of the expected outcomes of increasing the number of itinerant schools?

• Better healthcare facilities

• Increased political participation

• Diversification of the local economy

• Improved cattle farming techniques

What is the projected increase in the number of itinerant schools by the end of the year?

• From 60 to 300

• From 60 to 400

• From 60 to 200

• From 60 to 100