ECSSSUP is the UK charity that exists solely to support the development of The Episcopal University (TEU) in South Sudan.
One day, TEU will be fully self-sufficient and sustainable. But the university is still in the early stages of development and needs partnerships to survive, develop and grow. This is especially true for operational and people costs that support the day-to-day running of the university and its leadership team. That’s because these costs are typically harder to fundraise for. And that’s where ECSSSUP comes in as TEU’s founding partner.
We work shoulder-to-shoulder with TEU by:
Fundraising for projects and ongoing costs through individual and institutional donors
Overseeing the delivery of critical projects that have external funding
Representing TEU, networking on its behalf and brokering new partnerships
Capacity building in country and offering advice on higher education governance and strategy
Identifying and recruiting individuals with appropriate skills for TEU
Our Finances
ECSSSUP’s regular income comes primarily from churches and individuals. All of it, apart from a very small percentage which contributes towards ECSSSUP administrative costs, goes directly to TEU’s operational costs. Other ECSSSUP income is made up of grants from foundations and partners, and these funds go towards the projects they are intended for. ECSSSUP plays a key role in ensuring funds in South Sudan are spent according to agreements with partners and reporting back on progress.
You can find all our annual reports on the Charity Commission website.
TEU
Established in 2015, TEU brings together existing higher education colleges under the same curriculums, accreditation, vision, mission, objectives and values.
By working together, the colleges can collaborate with resourcing, expertise, sharing curriculums and forming strong staff and student connects across South Sudan.
TEU Vision
A vibrant multi-campus Christian university offering holistic learning of the highest quality
TEU Mission
To develop students holistically and inspire them to be servant leaders who transform communities in South Sudan and beyond.
Where
Today TEU consists of the Bishop Gwynne Campus in Juba and three affiliated colleges located around the country (see below). Further colleges will join as part of a second phase of development. The site for a central campus and administrative centre will be located in Rokon and is now under construction.
Phase 1: Colleges
Information accurate as of Sep 2023
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Bishop Gwynne School Campus
Location: Juba
Qualifications and disciplines:
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BA: Theology, Law
No. of Students (approx.): 185
Kajo-Keji Christian College
Location: Kajo-Keji
Qualifications and disciplines:
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Diploma: Theology
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Certificate: Education, Business
No. of Students (approx.): 188
Chaima Christian Institute
Location: Maridi
Qualifications and disciplines:
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Diploma: Theology
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Certificate: English, ICT, Agriculture
No. of Students (approx.): 111
St. John's College
Location: Wau
Qualifications and disciplines:
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Diploma: Theology, Education, Business
No. of Students (approx.): 262
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Achieving Excellence
In order to become an academic centre of excellence, TEU has five strategic goals.
1. Strong academic infrastructure centred around a common curriculum housed in a shared virtual learning environment
2. Robust administrative infrastructure, including joint financial management
3. Excellent academic staff with appropriate qualifications
4. Strong relationships among the colleges, other South Sudanese academic organisations and universities worldwide
5. Gender balance among both staff and students
Key Projects
There is a lot of work already underway and TEU has prioritised some key projects that are critical in the next phase of development. You can support them too!
