Blogs

From Kigali to Accra: My Transformative Internship Experience
Technology & Education Jan 01, 2025
On July 22, 2024, I received an acceptance letter to undertake my internship at SOLON Capital Partners in Accra, Ghana. Traveling from Kigali, Rwanda, to Accra on July 29, 2024, I embarked on this professional journey with excitement and a bit of… Read More
Navigating Language Barriers and Embracing Multilingualism: My First-Hand Experience as a Student in Accra, Ghana
Technology & Education Dec 14, 2024
After completing my first degree in Sierra Leone, I embarked on an academic journey to Accra, Ghana, filled with anticipation and excitement. The prospect of immersing myself in Ghana’s vibrant culture, rich history, and renowned hospitality was… Read More
A New Start: How Tutoring Refugee Students Inspired My Own Learning Journey
Technology & Education, Children in Africa Oct 03, 2024
“If I win, you have to make me a promise, ok?” Abiola earnestly says to me as we sit onthe playground playing tic-tac-toe.  “It depends on the promise,” I respond with a smile.  “If I win, you have to promise to be my friend forever,” she… Read More
Why Educate Girls?
Children in Africa, Women Empowerment & Gender Equality Feb 03, 2024
All girls, regardless of the circumstances in which they were born, have the right to a quality education. A quality education provides the foundation for an individual to realize his or her dreams. In Africa, over twenty-four million girls do not… Read More
10 benefits of sponsoring a child in Africa
Children in Africa Jun 14, 2023
Sponsoring a child in Africa has numerous benefits for both the child and the sponsor. Here are ten benefits of sponsoring a child in Africa: Education: Sponsoring a child in Africa provides them access to education, which is crucial for their… Read More
How Sierra Leone and the World Responded to the November 5th 2021 Freetown Explosion
Disease & Disaster Jan 12, 2022
While millions of Americans were focused on declining COVID-19 cases and the passage of an important infrastructure bill in November of 2021, a sad and tragic event was occupying the minds and hearts of those from Sierra Leone. On November 5th, a… Read More
What’s the Difference Between a Teenager in Sierra Leone and a Teenager in the United States and Why Do We Care?
Children in Africa Nov 13, 2021
The inky black darkness of night is receding as the sun goes up.  It’s 7 am and I hear the dreaded footsteps of my mother on her way up the stairs.  In a matter of seconds, she opens my door, turns on my light, nudges my shoulder, and… Read More
Change - It Starts with Us
Children in Africa Sep 01, 2021
Education connects all human beings together and is a fundamental human right.  Thanks to education we learn about the fundamentals of the world and the lessons that come with it.  Education has been a jewel from the start, with… Read More
Student Success Stories - Beth Interviews 3 Computer Training Graduates
Technology & Education Jan 18, 2021
Imagine going through school never touching a computer.  Those of us who are of a certain age can imagine this.  Maybe we used a manual or electric typewriter, then graduated to a word processor, wondering at how the machine could store… Read More
Small Donations Make a Difference
Technology & Education, Children in Africa Nov 23, 2020
On our trip to Sierra Leone (see previous blog post), my wife and I had the opportunity to briefly visit the village of Kamawornie, tour the local primary and secondary schools, and meet with teachers, students, and parents.  Our short stay in… 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!