Changing Lives in Africa Since 2006

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Make a difference today.

Join us in impacting lives in Africa!

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We're breaking the cycle of poverty.

Kids with backpacks of school supplies The Problem: Education Exclusion
In Sub-Saharan Africa: over one-fifth of children between the ages of 6 and 11 are out of school, followed by one-third of youth between the ages of about 12 and 14. (UN Statistics)

Our Mission: Empowering Lives
Develop Africa is a US-headquartered, 501c3 non-profit organization. We strategically empower lives in West Africa by providing education, training, and support, strengthening the communities we serve.

We foster self-reliance so that individuals, families, and communities can create positive change in their own lives.

We work closely with a partner organization in Sierra Leone - Develop Africa Sierra Leone. This helps us ensure our interventions are community-led.

 

In 2023, we touched the lives of over 1971 beneficiaries

We could not have accomplished this without the generous support of individuals, companies/businesses, organizations, and groups worldwide.  That includes YOU!

 

1578
Beneficiaries Served

Vocational and computer training, scholarships, college and exam support, and microfinance loans.

 

 

 

 

418
Boxes of School Supplies Distributed

Estimated value of school / teaching / office supplies = $595,408.37

 

 

 

393
Health & Well-being

Mosquito nets, medication, food support, and disaster relief.

 

 

316K $ USD
Donated in 2023

This includes in kind donations.

 

Over 20,000 children, youths, and adults in 10 countries have received school supplies, tuition/scholarships, computer / vocational training, microfinance loans, and mosquito nets, disaster relief, and miscellaneous support since 2006.

Current Campaigns

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Current $0
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Target $2500

Give a Holiday Gift to a Child

You can bring joy to a child in Sierra Leone with a holiday gift. For many children in Sierra Leone, your gift might be the only gift they will receive all year. Help us make this holiday season…
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Mentoring sessions empower youths
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Current $600
7.14%
Target $8400

Empowering Youth for a Brighter Tomorrow Through Mentoring Sessions

Today, empowering youths for success requires more than just providing them with basic education; it is also essential to help youths with the skills and knowledge they need to counter stereotypes…
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scholarships for college students
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Current $2400
16.00%
Target $15000

Empowering the Future: The Vital Need for College / Vocational Training Tuition Support in Sierra Leone

In Sierra Leone, students face the challenge of limited or no access to student loans and limited availability of scholarships. In most cases, first-year students must pay the entire year's tuition…
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Reviews and Testimonials

The leaders of tomorrow are the children and youths of today. That child that is left out today is our potential President tomorrow. All we need to give them today is ❤️ LOVE. Love conquers it all. Let's empower our future.
Andrew Steven Boima
Over the years, i have seen Develop Africa address pressing needs in forgotten communities and in the process providing hope to young people who had none before . Developing the educational capacity of young people in Sierra Leone is critical to the country's national development; and Develop Africa is doing just that on a consistent basis.
Abu Stephen Conteh
Develop Africa has given hope to children from poor families to access education.This is precious for the girl child who faced a myriad of challenges ranging from early marriages to child labour.
Transfedha M.
I was introduced to DA approximately 2 months ago. Never would i have dreamed of a non profit organization doing so much for the needy of Africa. Sylvester, Cristopher and the other office personnel was such a pleasure to work with. I was overwhelmed with the generosity and giving of people to this cause. This organization has the leadership, goal, and ability to carry out a direction of hope and future to the African communities they aide. If you are searching for an organization to donate too, look no further than to Develop Africa.
Matthew L
Develop Africa is a wonderful non-profit organization which dedicates itself to a very noble cause. It was a pleasure to be able to volunteer for them. The people who work at Develop Africa are passionate about the work they do and are warm, welcoming, and hospitable to volunteers. Their work has provided assistance and aid to countless children and families throughout Africa, and they have been essential in ensuring that students in Africa have the materials they need to excel and move forward with their education goals.
Parker H.
It is amazing to see the passion in each of this organizations members! I pray that they will always have the spirit and resources to continually impact the world! I will definitely support them on this journey in any way I can!
shaikha
Develop Africa is doing impressive work - helping to meet the educational needs of children and youths in Africa. Highly recommended!
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Develop Africa, Inc. is a top-ranked and five-star rated nonprofit organization on www.GlobalGiving.org. 

We invite you to join us in impacting lives and building destinies. We can together make a phenomenal difference. The time is now. Today is the best time to sow seeds into lives - to build a better future. 
 

 

Families in Sierra Leone face unprecedented challenges due to rising costs. Inflation makes it difficult for them to afford basic food staples such as rice, cooking oil, and onions.

Extending a helping hand can alleviate a significant burden and provide essential relief to the less fortunate.

Help provide relief by donating today!

Help provide relief food

Give the Gift of Joy This Holiday Season 🎁


You can light up a child's life in Africa this holiday season. Imagine the joy of a young girl opening her very first book or a boy receiving a backpack filled with school supplies to fuel his dreams. For many children, a holiday gift isn't just a moment of happiness – it’s a message of hope, love, and possibility.

At Develop Africa, we believe every child deserves to feel special, especially during the holidays. But for too many children in underserved communities, the season comes and goes without even a small token of celebration. With your help, we can change that.

A donation of just $25 can provide a meaningful gift – a backpack, school supplies, or even a toy – to a needy child. Your generosity will show them that someone far away cares deeply about their future and happiness.

Make this holiday season unforgettable for a child. Please donate now to our Holiday Gift for a Child campaign and be part of a life-changing moment. Together, we can spread joy, ignite hope, and make the holidays magical for children in Africa.