Gua Africa was founded by Emmanuel Jal, a South Sudanese ex-child soldier turned musician, actor and activist. The word GUA (pronounced gwaah) means peace in Nuer, a Sudanese tribal language.

It is our mission to bring access to education for all, underpinned by a philosophy of peace education and a dedication to community income generation. We believe that if you educate a child you will develop a nation.

In April 2008 we were granted full UK charity status and also received our NGO registration in South Sudan. In April 2011 we received our NGO status in Kenya.