Educate a Girl, Educate a Nation - Sierra Leone

We are excited to share the impact your support has had for Grace, who received a certificate of completion for computer classes covering Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Publisher.

She expresses her gratitude and excitement in this video saying, "My name is Grace, first I want to say thank you for this wonderful platform.  We actually came here to learn or to relearn how to use computers because some of us don't know anything about computers.  I'm so glad that I learned and I pray that this will continue.  I'm going to continue learning and do something better for myself."

Grace's story is a testament to the transformative power of computer training for girls and young women in Sierra Leone.  Your ongoing support is helping transform girls into educated, self-sufficient, and empowered women.

Making a monthly donation is the most effective way to help girls get their education, but every dollar donated makes a difference! If you are not yet a recurring donor and would like to sign up for a recurring donation go here

Another way to help is to share this project with your contacts and invite them to consider supporting this ongoing project. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at GlobalGiving@developafrica.org.

With warmest regards,

Amy and the Develop Africa Team

Links:

• Educate Girls to become Empowered Women
• Grace's Computer Training Success Story

Zainab, a bright-eyed student at the newly opened Kamawornie Nursery School (February 2024), proudly recites the alphabet. Zainab's enthusiastic recitation showcased in this video is a testament to the transformative power of early childhood education.

Early childhood education lays the foundation for a lifetime of learning. In these crucial years, young minds like Zainab's are sponges, absorbing information and developing essential cognitive skills. At Kamawornie, playful learning activities introduce them to the alphabet, numbers, and basic concepts, preparing them for academic success in the years to come.

Early childhood education also nurtures social and emotional development. Through interaction with peers and teachers, children like Zainab learn valuable social skills like sharing, communication, and conflict resolution. They also build self-confidence and emotional intelligence, setting them on the path to becoming well-rounded individuals.

The impact of your contribution goes beyond the walls of Kamawornie. By investing in Zainab's education, you're investing in the future of her community. Girls with a strong educational foundation are more likely to pursue higher education, secure better jobs, and contribute meaningfully to society. They become role models for future generations, breaking cycles of poverty and empowering others.

Your ongoing support is helping transform girls into educated, self-sufficient, and empowered women. Making a monthly donation is the most effective way to help girls get their education, but every dollar donated makes a difference! 

Another way to help is to share this project with your contacts and invite them to consider supporting this ongoing project. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at GlobalGiving@developafrica.org.

With great appreciation,

Amy and the Develop Africa team

Links:

• Educate Girls to become Empowered Women
• Zainab recites the Alphabet