Sierra Leone
Develop Africa joined Freeway Ford, Longmont Ford, HELP International, and LEAD Global in helping worthy kids on the streets of Freetown and in an orphanage in Sierra Leone through the Kontainers for Kids drive. The organizations together gathered needed supplies for the El Shaddai Home and the Freetown Street Kids Project in Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa.
On January 16th and 17th, Develop Africa continued its commitment to human resource development by taking another step forward in providing training and seed money for micro enterprise in Sierra Leone.
News from the Field - Follow up Visit to 2008/2009
Promise of Hope Scholarship & School Supplies Recipients (December 2008)
"Enabling the Power of Ideas and Entrepreneurial Energy Through Microfinance Development"
Develop Africa on Thursday 6th November 2008, provided school materials to the children and schools in Sierra Leone. The donated items included text books, note books, crayons, rulers, colored pencils, pens, markers and other important learning materials, including scholarships.
Here are excerpts from the article:
Empower the Next Generation of Leaders in Sierra Leone
How can we empower small business to grow the economy to develop Africa? Small businesses are the life-blood of the economy. It is crucial then that they be enabled and empowered to grow ... and flourish through appropriate training and financial investment. This perspective is supported by the Africa Commission
Several drums of books, school and teaching supplies were distributed free in Freetown Sierra Leone. Here is a summary as told by Janet - Our Coordinator in Sierra Leone:
View collected supplies - (donated by schools, individuals, A2Z School Supply and Mr. K.s Bookstore)
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.
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!
