Thanks to your ongoing support, the Develop Africa Sierra Leone (DASL) team held another girls’ mentoring program this past week on the topic of dental hygiene. Twenty-one young ladies between the ages of 10-20 years old in Freetown attended March’s mentoring session.
Elizabeth, pictured above, wants to be an Engineer; she's serious about studying and learning, so we know she will make a great one. However, to achieve her goal, she will first need an education that includes computers and technology. She depends on generous donors to help her reach her goals.
There is a big gap in education between boys and girls.
Girls are less likely to enroll in secondary education, and even more likely to finish. This is a tragedy !
Challenges and difficulties are part of life. Often, they can be overwhelming. Sometimes, it seems as if we are fighting an uphill battle.
It get's worse. Girls in Africa are facing obstacles that are almost insurmountable. The odds are stacked heavily against them:
Today we reflect on Martin Luther King Jr.'s " I Have a Dream " speech given in Washington, D.C. in 1963. Dr. King envisioned a future of equal opportunity for all people, regardless of race.
Tomorrow is #GIVINGTUESDAY (November 28th) and here are two opportunities for you to make an extra impact for a girl or family that lives in poverty to have a better holiday season. You can be a hero this holiday season!
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!
