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Literacy Matters-Loretta & Blessing Read "Brown"

September 8th is International Literacy Day and it serves as a reminder of the work that remains to be done to ensure that every individual, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to become literate. 

Afterschool Classes are Helping Kamawornie Students

The students and teacher in Kamawornie village express their gratitude to Develop Africa for their support with the extra classes organized for the children after school.   These afterschool classes do not cost the families anything thanks to generous donors like YOU.

Mariama Talks About Her Computer Lessons

Thanks in part to your support, more students in Kamakwie, Sierra Leone are getting the computer training they need for success in today's technology-driven environment. Mariama expresses her gratitude for the computer classes she is taking thanks to generous donors, like you.

 

Empowering Future Leaders: Thomascia's Journey

Thomascias is a bright college student with dreams of becoming a Social Worker so that she can give back to the community that supported her in her times of need.  She has been a part of the Develop Africa Scholarship program since she was a little girl, and she is so thankful for the support she has received from donors like you that have enabled her to complete high school and now attend college. 

Thomascia expressed her gratitude to donors in this video. 

Future Teacher Thankful for Education

Jereme, a talented junior secondary school student, aspires to become a teacher. Thanks to the generosity of donors like you, Jereme has received educational support to cover his tuition fees, textbooks, and school supplies. Your contributions have played a pivotal role in his education.

Future Doctor Thankful for Educational Support

Hassan is a bright senior secondary school student from Sierra Leone who dreams of becoming a doctor one day. Through the generous support of donors like you, Hassan received educational support including his tuition fees, textbooks, and other educational resources. 

Fifty-Nine Students Completed Computer Training

Thanks in part to donor support, more youths and young adults are getting the computer training they need for success in today's technology-driven environment.  On January 19, 2023, the Develop Africa Sierra Leone (DASL) team held a graduation ceremony at the DASL Computer lab for fifty-nine students who completed the Microsoft office computer training and the hardware & networking course. 

Augusta & Marian Have Completed Computer Training

We greatly appreciate your ongoing support for girls’ education in Sierra Leone. Thanks to you, more girls are getting the computer training they need for success in today's technology-driven environment, like Marian & Augusta.

Marian & Augusta benefitted from computer classes on Microsoft Office at the Develop Africa Sierra Leone Computer Lab in Freetown. 

Augusta & Marian were both very thankful for the computer training and said-

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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. 

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