In this comprehensive overview, we unveil the stories, projects, and initiatives that have shaped Develop Africa's mission to empower communities and foster sustainable development.  The 2023 Annual Report serves as a compass, guiding you through the significant contributions and advancements that have marked Develop Africa's dedication to sustainable development.

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The 2nd STEM Session was hosted by the Develop Africa Sierra Leone (DASL) team over the summer, utilizing the engaging Legos Mindstorms sets. This innovative program aims to train our school-going beneficiaries in building Lego robots, fostering their interest and passion for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and robotics.

I met Mark Bartlett (Computer Equipment for Kids) several years ago.  I was amazed to see his passion for using his skills and abilities to give technology a second life and provide computers to kids. This blew me away because he was meeting such a vital need. I was very excited to connect with him. 

Thanks in part to your support, more children and young adults are getting the computer training they need for success in today's technology-driven environment. Hawa & Mohamed are two of the students who recently received a certificate of completion for Intro to Computers and Microsoft Office- Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint/Presentation, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Access/Database, and Microsoft Internet Browser.

Your support has brought smiles to the faces of the girls at Hope Academy Secondary School in York, an all-girls institution. Through your generosity, they have received essential school bags and supplies that will significantly enhance their educational journey.

Isatu, a Hope Academy student, took a moment to express her heartfelt gratitude in a video message:

A parent named Ibarray, from Kamawornie Village, has conveyed her appreciation to Develop Africa for the supplementary classes organized for the children, including her daughter Marie, after regular school hours. It's important to note that these afterschool classes come at no expense to the families, thanks to the generosity of donors like you.

Generous donor support helps provide microfinance loans, which empower small businesses like Mariatu's. The goal of interest-free microfinance loans is to provide parents/guardians with the ability to support their families. Mariatu sells fries/snacks and candies at a primary school in her community. Through her business, she can support her kids, and two of her kids are part of the sponsorship program.

A girls' mentoring session was held recently on makeup artistry, thanks to the generous support from our donors. Makeup artistry is a creative and empowering field that involves the skillful use of cosmetics and artistic techniques to enhance one's appearance. This mentoring session was a vital platform for aspiring makeup artists to gain knowledge, guidance, and support, enabling them to excel in this creative industry.

The mentoring session was divided into two parts, offering a comprehensive experience for the 22 girls in attendance interested in makeup artistry. 

Your continued support is helping provide long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) also called bed nets or mosquito nets to families and individuals in Sierra Leone. These mosquito nets create an effective barrier and provide protection from mosquito bites while families sleep.  Because of the mosquito nets they received, children like Joseph can now sleep without worrying about mosquito bites at night.

Joseph is in class 4 and enjoys mathematics and playing football.  He wants to become a doctor when he grows up. 

Thank you for your support towards empowering and educating girls in Africa, like Martha. Martha shares her thoughts in a heartfelt video.