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From One Child to Thousands: Lessons from Building Develop Africa
News May 05, 2026
Why This Conversation Matters For nearly two decades, I’ve worked on one core problem: how to expand access to education and opportunity for children who would otherwise go without it. That work started small. No big strategy. No long-term blueprint… Read More
Two Powerful Ways Your Church Can Transform Lives Through Child Sponsorship
Children in Africa Feb 26, 2026
Churches are uniquely positioned to make a lasting, generational impact. When a congregation unites around a clear mission, something powerful happens. Compassion becomes action. Prayer becomes provision. Faith becomes visible. At Develop Africa, we… Read More
Africa’s Education in the Light of the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Technology & Education Jan 24, 2026
Education is a solid foundation for a country's development across various industries. Tragically, for African states, education has not been the pillar for transformation. Because of this, the regions have consistently remained at the tail end of… Read More
What We Learned After Tracking 10 Students’ Progress in Sierra Leone
Technology & Education Jan 03, 2026
Introduction According to a report by Irish Aid and UNICEF, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (UNICEF Report, 2019), more than half of 15-year-olds (57%) in Sierra Leone are illiterate, and half of primary school graduates are unable… Read More
COVID Lessons: Education Centers Should be Armed to fight Against All Infectious Ailments
Disease & Disaster Dec 19, 2025
Health education is not a new issue in Africa. Most curricula cover the essential everyday health, tantamount to common problems. But the biggest lesson over the past few years is how public awareness of illnesses and diseases crosses over to real… Read More
Tools for Tomorrow: Advancing Educational Equity Through Access to School Supplies
Children in Africa Dec 15, 2025
Millions of students across underserved communities attend school each day without access to basic learning materials such as pencils, notebooks, and backpacks. While education is widely recognized as the foundation of opportunity and economic… Read More
Community-Led Development: What’s Holding It Back and How We Fix It
Economic Topics & Microfinance Dec 13, 2025
Introduction Community-led development is important for empowering local communities, enabling them to actively participate in shaping their future. However, numerous barriers often impede the progress of such initiatives. In this article, we… Read More
Do NGOs / INGOs strengthen or weaken government systems in developing nations?
Technology & Education Dec 12, 2025
  A tricky question and one with no easy answers. Non-governmental organizations and their international counterparts have played significant roles in bridging the gaps in areas where governments have been lax. If you think about poverty eradication… Read More
Bridging the Educational Gap: The Vital Role of Extra Classes in Sierra Leone
Technology & Education Oct 30, 2025
Introduction Education is the cornerstone of development, yet in many regions, systemic challenges hinder students from reaching their full potential. In Sierra Leone, where the education system faces structural weaknesses, extra classes have become… Read More
How One Man’s Vision Became a Lifeline for Thousands of African Youths
Children in Africa Oct 03, 2025
  When I was invited to share my story during an interview, I did not expect it to prompt such profound reflection. The questions brought back memories of the early struggle, the first door that opened, and the vision that kept me going. That… Read More

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!