Finding My Voice at LASS
Tabua Grace first heard about the Leadership Academy of South Sudan (LASS) through her sister in Juba, who had known the school since its early days. At the time, Grace had no idea just how much that introduction would shape her future.
When she first arrived at LASS, Grace was quiet and unsure of herself. Leadership wasn’t something she imagined for her life—yet today, she serves as Deputy Minister of Sports and Entertainment and contributes to the Voice of LASS, the school’s student media club, as a publisher. That kind of growth didn’t happen overnight, but step by step, through lessons, relationships, and encouragement, Grace began to discover who she was becoming.
Much of that transformation came through LASS’s Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Discipleship (LED) curriculum. Classes weren’t just about passing exams—they were about real life. Entrepreneurship opened Grace’s eyes to what was possible. For the first time, she could picture herself starting a business, earning a living, and supporting herself—and maybe even others. That vision sparked both confidence and excitement for the future.
But the deepest change came through Discipleship. More than a class, it became a space for reflection and growth. Grace learned what it looks like to follow Christ with humility, discipline, and love—and how true leadership often starts with serving others. Those lessons didn’t stay in the classroom. They showed up in how she spoke, how she treated people, and how she saw her role in the world.
Over time, Grace found a courage she didn’t know she had. She learned to stand in front of others and speak with confidence. She became comfortable leading, sharing ideas, and engaging in conversations that matter. Today, she’s more grounded in her faith, more confident in her voice, and more intentional about her future.
Grace may not have every detail of her next step mapped out, but she knows this: she wants to build, to lead, and to serve. Whether through entrepreneurship, public service, or another calling, she’s committed to using her gifts to make a difference. Her story is a powerful reminder of what happens when students are given the opportunity to grow—and when people like you choose to invest in their potential.
