Today, we are excited to share part 1 of a 5-part series - a community radio interview. In this series, you will hear directly from our Program Manager in Sierra Leone and community members. We will share the remaining parts in the coming weeks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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-
We are so thankful for the continued support to help build a nursery school in Kamawornie.
In early 2022, we started construction of a 3-classroom block. The roofing and the building have been completed. You can see photos of the building process in this album.
On January 24th we celebrated the International Day of Education with the theme being To invest in people, prioritize education.
Education is a proven way to alleviate poverty and bring lasting change.
This year's theme for the International Day of Education (January 24th) is “to invest in people, prioritize education”. Education is a human right, a public good, and a public responsibility.- https://www.unesco.org/en/
Happy New Year! Mishael is starting off the new year in college thanks to generous #yearend support.
Mishael is so thankful that he is starting college and sent this video of appreciation saying
Hello, my name is Mishael, a beneficiary of Develop Africa. I want to say a very big thank you for the tuition fees you have provided me with in order to further my education. Happy New Year!
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!
