We are not 'Just Women'
We are the foundation of this nation.
We carry the load of our families, our communities and our country on our shoulders everyday.
We have suffered and endured, yet we are strong.
It is time to rise again!
We are capable of achieving all we aim for, be anything we dream to be.
We are the leaders of TODAY, not just tomorrow!
The #AnaJenaMaArusa Campaign by Catwalk to Freedom is a call to action to South Sudanese to join the fight to end #ChildMarriage and forced marriage in #SouthSudan.
To Join the Campaign you can do the following:
1. Become an Ally and stand up for girls you know, in your family, or community who are facing the threat of child or forced marriage.
2. Donate funds to Catwalk to Freedom to help support the education of girls at risk or surviving child marriage.
3. Volunteer your time to the Campaign, get in touch with us and we can see how you can help!
4. Share the campaign and spread the message!
For the 2025 edition of the #AnaJenaMaArusa campaign, Catwalk To Freedom is proud to launch the Anajena MaArusa Creative Contest, open to South Sudanese girls preparing to join high school or already attending secondary school. This contest invites you to submit an essay or video on the impact of child marriage and the importance of education. Winners will receive scholarships supporting one academic year of secondary school, with the possibility of extension.
Participant Requirements:
Be a South Sudanese
Be currently enrolled in or preparing to join secondary/high school before the January 2026 academic year
Reside in Kakuma refugee camp
Submit original work (essay or video) created solely by the participant (plagiarism will disqualify the entry)
Comply with submission guidelines (essay word count, video length, file format).
Agree to participate in training and mentoring if selected as finalists or scholarship recipients
Consent to allow Catwalk to Freedom to use submitted content for advocacy and awareness activities
Submission Details
Essays: 500-700 words (use English or Swahili and supported formats : Microsoft Word or pdf)
Videos: 3-5 minutes long (supported formats include MP4 or AVI)
Submit your entry via our website (use WhatsApp, email, or your local school coordinator if the website submission causes difficulties)
Submit your entry by November 10, 2025
For queries or support contact:
+47 468 32 362 / +211988877748 (WhatsApp)
Catwalk To Freedom — Empowering Girls, Fighting Child Marriage
Submission Link (Submit Here in English) or (Submit here in Kiswahili)
