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Geraldine's Journey

One of the young ladies that your generous donations have helped support is Geraldine. She tells us in her words how she is doing now- 

I am a final year student at the Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM) studying Banking and Finance. In June 2021, I wrote my final exams in college. I will be graduating in October 2021. I have learned many things about academics and social life and experienced some of the challenges of adulthood. I am prepared and eager to explore the opportunities that the universe presents. 

Forty-nine Students Benefiting from Computer Classes

Thanks to generous donors, more youths and young adults in Sierra Leone are getting the computer training they need for success in today's technology-driven environment.

There are currently 49 students attending computer training at the Develop Africa Sierra Leone (DASL) Computer lab.  The current computer classes at DASL Computer Lab have three classes. One class is covering Microsoft Excel, one class is covering Microsoft PowerPoint and one class is learning Microsoft Access. 

Build a Classroom in Kamawornie

Children find it difficult to learn in crowded classrooms. Unfortunately, this is what many kids have to endure at the school in Kamawornie, Sierra Leone.

A dismal environment results in less than poor learning. The kids are seated very close to each other - 3 or 4 of them on some benches/desks. In this environment, learning is far from ideal.

Future Accountant is Ready for College

Future leader, Dorcas, recently started college, and thanks in part to your support she received a personal laptop for school work.   Dorcas is studying to become an accountant.

She expressed her appreciation in this video saying

Hi, my name is Dorcas. I'm a beneficiary of Develop Africa. I received this laptop today and I'm so excited to use it to do research and my assignments. I really do appreciate it. Thank you!

Girls Protected at Night

One of the challenges girls face in Sierra Leone is the threat of Malaria.  Thanks in part to your ongoing support, mosquito nets treated with insecticide were distributed to young ladies following a recent mentoring meeting.  The young ladies were very thankful for the mosquito nets they received.  

No Shame. All Gain.

May 28th was Menstrual Hygiene Day which focused on promoting good menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) for all women and girls.

Girls Mentoring on Entrepreneurship

Thanks to your ongoing support, the Develop Africa Sierra Leone (DASL) team held another girls’ mentoring program on the topic of Entrepreneurship. Twenty-two young ladies between the ages of 10-20 years old in Freetown attended April’s mentoring session.

The mentoring session was a success with guest speaker, Luz G., making a virtual presentation on entrepreneurship and then having a Q & A session.  Luz identified entrepreneurs as problem solvers; she asked the girls to write down ten problems in their community that they would like to solve.

We provided school supplies to fire victims

I hate disasters. We all do.

We dislike the inconvenience, disruption, and overwhelming feeling of the loss.  The hopelessness and despair can be devastating.

On March 24th, a fire ripped through a heavily populated slum called Susan's Bay in Freetown. An estimated 5000 people were displaced. Hundreds of families lost everything!

We knew we had to do something. To meet a need not being addressed by other organizations, we decided to provide school supplies. 

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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.

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