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Swing FORE Change: 2026 Golf Tournament Raises Vital Funds for Sierra Leone
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Aminata, Mo Sanu's mother speaking at the Swing FORE Change 2026 -
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Mo Sanu and Sylvester at the Swing FORE Change 2026
On Monday, July 20, 2026, golf enthusiasts, community leaders, and supporters gathered at the picturesque Echelon Golf Club in Alpharetta, GA, for the annual Swing FORE Change Golf Tournament.
SolarBuddy Distributions Across Sierra Leone
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Kids with SolarBuddy Lamp at The Assembly of God Church - Sierra Leone, July 2026 -
Sylvester Renner, Founder and President of Develop Africa holding a SolarBuddy lamp - July 2026 -
Staff packing SolarBuddy lamps - Develop Africa Sierra Leone, July 2026 -
SolarBuddy lamp on a table - Sierra Leone, July 2026 -
Kid with SolarBuddy lamp and a note - Sierra Leone July, 2026 -
Staff distributing SolarBuddy lamps to kids - Sierra Leone - July 2026 -
Kids with SolarBuddy lamps at REC primary School, Sierra Leone - July 2026 -
Staff distributing SolarBuddy lamps to kids - Sierra Leone - July 2026 -
Kids with SolarBudy lamps - Sierra Leone, July 2026 -
Kids with SolarBudy lamps - Sierra Leone, July 2026 -
A student with SolarBuddy lamp - Sierra Leone, July 2026
Bringing Safe Solar Lighting to Students Across Sierra Leone
SolarBuddy Lights the Way for Learners at Assembly of God Church
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Kid with SolarBuddy lamp and a note - Sierra Leone July, 2026 -
Girl receiving SolarBuddy lamp - Sierra Leone July, 2026 -
Kamara holding SolarBuddy lamp - Sierra Leone July, 2026 -
Kids with SolarBuddy lamp - Sierra Leone July, 2026 -
Shalina, University student holding a SolarBuddy lamp - Sierra Leone July, 2026
A single solar light can do more than illuminate a room. It can open the door to learning, confidence, and opportunity.
Through the partnership between SolarBuddy and Develop Africa, children, students, and families at Assembly of God Church in Sierra Leone received solar study lights to help them continue learning after sunset.
Empowering Teachers with Essential Digital Skills
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FAWE Teachers in Computer Training Workshop
Strong schools begin with empowered teachers. When educators have the skills and confidence to use technology effectively, they can create more engaging learning experiences and better prepare their students for the future.
Thanks in part to your generous support, Develop Africa Sierra Leone recently partnered with FAWE School for Girls to provide a two-day basic computer training program for teachers at the school's computer lab.
Develop Africa Earns 2026 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency
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Candid Plantinum Transparency Seal Earned By Develop Africa in 2026 -
Develop Africa Programs Pictures In A Collage - 2026
The highest level of recognition for nonprofit transparency and accountability.
SolarBuddy Lights Arrive in Sierra Leone to Help Students Study Safely After Dark
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Thomascia, beneficiary packing SolarBuddy lamps - Sierra Leone -
Staff packing SolarBuddy lamps - Sierra Leone -
SolarBuddy lamps in a bucket - Sierra Leone -
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Sylvester Renner, Founder and President of Develop Africa holding a SolarBuddy lamp
Reliable lighting is something many people take for granted. Yet for thousands of families across Sierra Leone, the loss of electricity or the absence of a reliable power supply is part of daily life.
Welcomed Like Family: A Visit to Magbaikoli Village
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The kids of Magbaikoli Village with Sylvester
Reflections from a trip to the Magbaikoli Community: Last November, I had the chance to do something I don’t get to do nearly often enough: visit one of the communities Develop Africa serves in a partnership capacity, in person, on the ground.
Develop Africa's Year of the Pencil Initiative Featured in SLANGO Newsletter
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Mayor Yvonne And Sylvester At The Develop Africa 2025 Year Of The Pencil Campaign - Sierra Leone -
Kids With Pencil Pouches At The Develop Africa 2025 Year Of The Pencil Campaign - Sierra Leone -
A Kid With Pencil Pouch At The Develop Africa 2025 Year Of The Pencil Campaign - Sierra Leone
Freetown, Sierra Leone — Develop Africa Sierra Leone (DASL) has been recognized in the July 2026 edition of the Sierra Leone Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (SLANGO) Newsletter for its impact on education through the Year of the Pencil initiative.
The feature highlights Develop Africa's commitment to expanding access to quality education by removing one of the simplest yet most common barriers to learning: the lack of basic school supplies.
Are You Making a Difference?
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Mattia researching water quality and environmental sustainability
Do you ever wonder if your donations are really making a difference?
The answer is a resounding YES.
Meet Mattia.
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!
