We are proud to celebrate the incredible achievement of Isata K., who successfully completed her cosmetology (hairdressing) training and recently graduated. Her journey is one of resilience, determination, and the courage to pursue a new path when life didn’t go as planned.

Isata originally hoped to continue her education at the university level. After several attempts to pass the WASSCE exam, she made a bold and life-changing decision—to pursue vocational training instead. That choice became the foundation for a new future.

These are two students whose lives changed because of sponsors like you. Not summaries. Not statistics. Their actual stories.

Franklyn's story

Sierra Leone: sponsored from age 9 through university.

Across Sierra Leone, students are working hard to build brighter futures through education. But today, rising costs are creating new barriers that threaten their ability to stay in school and continue progressing toward their goals.

Recently, 48 students successfully graduated from our Microsoft Office Computer Training Program—an important milestone that is opening doors to future academic and caree

Because of generous support, students like Yealie and her brothers are continuing their educati

Recently, DASL participated in the Health Walk during National NGO Week, organized by the Sierra Leone Association of NGOs (SLANGO) in partners

A Different Kind of Impact

The Develop Africa Legacy Circle is a curated group of partners committed to creating long-term, measurable impact in education and opportunity across underserved communities in Africa, especially Sierra Leone.

This is not a one-time donation.

It is a commitment to building systems that last—access to education, skills training, and better-equipped learning environments.

Summary: In December 2006, in a modest training room in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Develop Africa launched its first computer training program. With only a few computers, a bedsheet as a projection screen, and limited resources, the goal was simple but powerful: to empower young people through education and technology. For many students, it was their first time touching a computer, and each click of the mouse represented new possibilities.

Access to the right tools can make a meaningful difference in how students learn and develop new skills. At the FAWE School computer lab in Sierra Leone, students recently received an important upgrade that is already improving their learning experience.

This International Women’s Day (March 8th), we celebrate the strength, resilience, and limitless potential of women and girls in Sierra Leone.

This year’s theme, “Give to Gain,” reminds us of a powerful truth: 
Giving is not subtraction — it is multiplication.

When we give generously, opportunities grow. 
When we invest in girls, communities rise. 
When women thrive, we all gain.