Blogs

How Cryptocurrency Can Aid the Development of Education in Africa
Economic Topics & Microfinance Sep 17, 2020
There has been little advancement in cryptocurrency use in Africa, underrating the major possibilities of its use on the continent. According to recent research, Africa’s active crypto countries are South Africa and Nigeria. The rest of the… Read More
Our Extraordinary Trip to Sierra Leone - Parker and Lisa
Children in Africa Aug 10, 2020
My wife and I returned in February 2020 from an extraordinary trip to Sierra Leone.  I retired in 2019 after a 35-year career in banking and as part of my new journey became involved with Develop Africa.  The founder, Sylvester Renner, and… Read More
Why Sierra Leone Should Bother About 5G Technology
Technology & Education Jul 31, 2020
5G technology is the fifth generation of mobile technologies. It was introduced in late 2018. 5G has greater bandwidth than any other generations of cellular networks, the latency of 1-4ms and peak data rates can hit 20Gbps downlink and 10Gbps… Read More
Education in Technology Can Help Africa Transform and Develop
Technology & Education Jun 13, 2020
  Software development and its outsourcing has been a revenue generator to various developing countries in the world. Africa is now emerging in this race and the world economies are looking at Africa as their next destination for software… Read More
How People Can Stay Positive and Help The Community
Disease & Disaster May 01, 2020
The novel Coronavirus also known as COVID-19 has become a global pandemic. Originating from Wuhan, China, COVID-19 has rapidly spread to every continent with the exception of Antarctica [1]. Although the Chinese government had attempted to contain… Read More
COVID-19 impact: Clinician trauma and other lessons from the Ebola epidemic
Disease & Disaster Apr 26, 2020
Nursing professor who treated Ebola patients describes psychological toll. As the coronavirus threatens health and upends daily life throughout the world, UofSC Today is turning to our faculty to help us make sense of it all. While no one can… Read More
A Message to African Leaders Amid The COVID-19 Corona Virus Pandemic
Disease & Disaster Apr 04, 2020
Africa has largely been slow to be affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Most African countries are reporting modest figures, compared to those in Asia, the Americas, and Europe. However, this might not last. Experts believe that Africa needs to… Read More
From an Ebola Veteran to All Healthcare Workers -During COVID-19 Corona Pandemic
Disease & Disaster Mar 22, 2020
From an Ebola veteran to all healthcare workers out there. I know how you feel. I've been there. I'm here for you if you need me. Please share if you feel it's appropriate. Dr. Mike Drusano ----- In health care, we are all feeling overwhelmed right… Read More
Adjusting To The New Era - Life During The Corona Pandemic
Disease & Disaster, Miscellaneous Mar 22, 2020
This page is simply a list of quotes and resources related to self care / adjusting to life in the era of the Corona Virus - COVID-19 Epidemic. There are a ton of pages with links to educational resources. We will not be creating our own. If you… Read More
Everything Changes When A Girl is Educated
Children in Africa, Women Empowerment & Gender Equality Mar 08, 2020
When the former US president Barack Obama visited Kenya in 2015, one of his remarks that remained etched into the psyche of his audience was his pearl of wisdom on equality. “You know, we're in a sports center. Imagine if you have a team and… 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!