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From 9 Years of Support to a Future in Nursing: Isatu's Journey

Isatu's educational journey is a powerful example of what long-term support can make possible.

Since 2017, Isatu has been receiving educational support through Develop Africa. For the past nine years, donors have been walking alongside her as she has progressed through her education—helping her continue toward a future that once may have seemed difficult to reach.

Today, Isatu is a college student studying SRN Nursing.

In a recent letter, she shared an update on her studies and described her nursing program as both interesting and rewarding. Her coursework is helping her develop the knowledge and skills she will need to care for patients professionally.

Isatu's story shows why long-term investment in education matters. Support doesn't always create an immediate, dramatic transformation. Sometimes it means walking alongside a child year after year—helping her stay in school, continue her education, overcome challenges, and eventually reach college.

In 2017, Isatu was a young student receiving educational assistance. Today, she is a college student studying nursing and preparing for a career caring for others.

Thank you to the donors who have believed in Isatu, supported her education, and continued to invest in her potential.

Your generosity doesn't just help a student attend school. It can help a young person build an entire future.

  • Isatu now
    Isatu now
  • Isatu in 2017
    Isatu in 2017

Make a Difference Today: Donate to the Year of the Pencil Campaign

On November 20th, this movement placed over 100,000 pencils into the hands 

of children across Sierra Leone in 20 schools.

Each pencil tells a story — of hope, opportunity, and possibility. 

Education is more than lessons — it’s liberation.

Every $25 helps children write their dreams. 

👉 Help provide pencils by donating today!