Under the branches of an ancient tree in Bazumburu, children gather together, excited and eager to hear the wise words of their teacher.
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![UNMISS helps children move from lessons under ancient trees to brand new classrooms in Western Equatoria](https://unmiss.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/denis_new_school1.jpg?itok=YzgQgiZp)
This new school in Bazumburu, Western Equatoria, was built by UNMISS peacekeepers, ably assisted by the villagers.
![UNMISS donates vehicles and other COVID-19 equipment to Aweil taskforce, doing the environment a favour in the process](https://unmiss.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/aweil_-_water_tanks_plus_cars.jpg?itok=dfwpFd6h)
Vehicles and water tanks were part of the UNMISS donation to the COVID-19 taskforce in Aweil.
![UNMISS in Bor turns activists into trainers on COVID-19 awareness](https://unmiss.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/bor_tot_female.jpg?itok=kiGbJilZ)
Young activists in Bor being trained on COVID-19 awareness, becoming ready to educate others.
![unmiss south sudan united nation security council briefing 23 june 2020 covid-19 peace health](https://unmiss.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/srsg_live_sc_2020.jpg?itok=p2EVU3Zw)
UNMISS Chief David Shearer briefing the UN Security Council on the situation in South Sudan.
![unmiss south sudan tambura covid19 face masks prevention](https://unmiss.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/tambura_mask_handover.jpg?itok=f0QDCHqH)
A joint UNMISS patrol handing over face masks to the COVID-19 taskforce in Tambura, Western Equatoria.