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Develop Africa hosted its first face-to-face annual Girls Leadership Mentoring Workshop / Conference for its leadership mentees in February 2013. The conference took place at the Hill Valley Hotel Conference room in Freetown, Sierra Leone. There was a total of sixteen (16) conference attendees consisting of 9 leadership mentees, 3 Develop Africa Coordinators, 3 mentors and trainers and a guest from the United States. The conference presenters and mentors included presenters:  Dr. Gladys Palmer, Ms. Adeyinka Wyse and Ms. Melody Davis.
   

The Develop Africa Board is delighted to present the Develop Africa Volunteer Award of the Year to Kerstin Wehner.  

Karim was born in a village called Boya in the Mile 91 area North of Sierra Leone. His father, Joseph, was the main provider of his family.  Joseph unfortunately lost his job shortly after Karim was born.  Then due to a prolonged heart condition he had suffered, a year later, he passed away.  Karim, Sulaiman (his elder brother) and his mother, Isata, then moved to Freetown. Karim started his schooling two years after their relocation.  
  

Update: 50% Microsoft Matching extended till Noon on Friday June 21st.
  
Here's a great opportunity for YOU to make a difference and let your donations go further.  Develop Africa as a partner with Microsoft is participating in the Give For Youth Campaign!   This campaign runs through Midnight June 18th (or until  matching funds run out) and YOUR donations are matched at 50%.