Develop Africa In Action

 A shipment of books from our Million Book Drive recently arrived in Freetown, Sierra Leone.  The books were distributed to two schools in Freetown namely the Forum for Africa Women Educationalists (FAWE Primary School at Fort Street and the UMC Primary School at George Brook.  The principal, staff and students were grateful for the donation of the books and students pledged to make optimal use of the books. Thank you partners for making this dream a reality.

In Develop Africa's on going mission to develop africa, we have partnered with the Cameroon Association for the Protection and Education of the Child (CAPEC). Since its inception in 2002, CAPEC has been working with children/youths, parents, Government and intergovernmental bodies in the promotion of issues related to the welfare and rights of children and youths in Cameroon. It works to identify and remedy the needs of children and youths, especially the underprivileged in the rural areas through a participatory approach.

Education is a key component of development.  To this end, Develop Africa continues to expand its commitment to empowering  the future of Africa, by supporting their education and development.  Investment in people - a vital resource - is an important key to ensuring the development of Africa.  Better and more qualified people will result in a better continent.

Develop Africa Visits Kuumba Festival

Representatives from Develop Africa had the opportunity to occupy a booth a a local festival - Kuumba Festival at the Chilhowee Park in Knoxville, TN on June 30th 2007.   The festival was well attneded and representatives had the opportunity to share the vision of Develop Adrica and promote Develop Africa activities with like-minded and interested members of the community.  Kuumba stands for creativity and the festival promoted creativity.

December 2006 / January  2007 Visit and Training: YEDEM, Freetown, Sierra Leone:

December Visit and Training: iEARN, Sierra Leone:

December 2006: A team from Develop Africa, Inc. visited iEARN, Sierra Leone. Team members are Sylvester Renner, President and Dr. Jasmine Renner, Development Director. Develop Africa, Inc. The team sponsored and provided 2 days of training in MS Office Applications (MS Word and Excel). The team also met individually with iEARN staff and some members. 

December 2006: Promise of Hope Tuition Scholarship Award, Wellingara (The Gambia)

Develop Africa Inc. presented an award of 3 (three) Promise of Hope (Tuition) Scholarship to students in Wellingara, The Gambia. The scholarship was awarded to: Lamin Manneh,  Amina Sonko, and Malang Bayo, all students at the Omega Training Institute, a secretarial and computer training institute in Wellingara, The Gambia.

In December 2006, as part of a trip to Banjul, The Gambia, a team from Develop Africa held meetings with the management and staff of Kids With Talent (KWT)  a privately owned radio station in Banjul, The Gambia.  KWT Radio is a kids-centered  station that focuses on building talent.  It targets the nurturing, empowerment and holistic development of children, with the vision that children are the future leaders of the nati

Children's Book Project Partnership with Ethiopian Education Endeavors, Inc