Mattia is studying to become an engineer at Milton Margai College of Education & Technology and attends the boys mentoring programs that started in 2022 thanks in part to GlobalGiving donors like you. He tells what he learned at a mentoring session that covered smart thinking and leadership.
School is in session, and we're excited about all the possibilities this year will bring.
Your generous donation over the past year has helped to ensure that hard-working African students have the opportunity to complete their education. You're a hero to the student, their family, and the school they can attend.
As you know, we're passionate about offering opportunities for education to hard-working students. And I can see that you also value the education of children.
"To Educate Girls is to Reduce Poverty"- Kofi Annan
Today, Oct 17th is the International Day of Eradication of Poverty and education is a proven way to alleviate poverty and bring lasting change.
Today we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl Child.
Nearly 1 in 4 girls aged 15–19 globally are not in education, employment or training, compared to 1 in 10 boys
Twenty-eight students in Bo received school support including school supplies and tuition support. Each of the students was very grateful for your support. They expressed their appreciation in this video saying
"Thank you for supporting us with school supplies. We love you."
Haja, Finda & Elizabeth talk about what they learned at a girls' mentoring session on Leadership and Smart Thinking in this video.
My name is Haja, a beneficiary of Develop Africa. For today’s girls mentoring I learned a lot and the topic was leadership and smart thinking. These two work together because when you are a smart thinker you can be a good leader.
Your support recently helped provide Mohamed with school supplies and tuition support so he could attend senior secondary school (SSS) this year. His favorite subject is Economics and he would like to be an accountant when he completes school.
When we give to education, we are building a solid wall by continuing to invest in education for years. We are empowering and transforming lives. As families and communities are empowered, real change occurs.
September 8th is International Literacy Day. This day reminds us about the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights. It also emphasizes the need to advance the literacy agenda towards a more literate and sustainable society.
At Develop Africa, education is in our DNA and our core focus. We realize that literacy and promoting reading are foundational elements of an impactful education.
School is just around the corner. The Develop Africa Sierra Leone (DASL) team is packing 141 backpacks full of school supplies including- notebooks, erasers, pencils, crayons, rulers, pencil sharpeners, pens, and calculators.
August 12th was International Youth Day. As we observed International Youth Day, Develop Africa reaffirmed its commitment to youth development and empowerment. We lend our voice, support, and commitment to creating a world of intergenerational solidarity among all ages. We agree that the potential of the youth that can be harnessed from continuous collaborations across generations. In Sierra Leone, Develop Africa focuses on the development of youth to empower them to become future leaders, which is only made possible by generous donors.
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!
