Gender Equality Sierra Leone Project #3935

Educate a Girl, Educate a Nation - Sierra Leone

by Develop Africa, Inc.

Project Report | Apr 5, 2024
Marian Participates in Debate Style Mentoring Session

By Amy Baty-Herbert | Project Leader

Marian during the debate

Mentoring sessions are pivotal in preparing future leaders with the necessary skills and knowledge for success. Among these sessions, debate style mentoring stands out as a powerful tool, providing youth with essential skills and perspectives crucial for their roles as leaders and active citizens.

Recently, a debate session delved into the topic "Effect of drug abuse on the youth: Is it the fault of the government?" Marian and the girls' team argued that the government is not to blame for the effects of drug abuse on the youth.

Marian participated in the debate saying:

Hello, I’m Marian, a beneficiary of Develop Africa. For today’s mentoring session, I’m one of the debaters and I am very happy to partake in this competition. I’m here to debate this wonderful topic, which says “The effect of drug abuse on the youth, is it the fault of the government?

You are not a failure until you start blaming others for your mistakes, that's my first statement, I want you guys to pay attention to this statement. Another statement is “When you blame and criticize others, you are avoiding some amount of truth about yourself” Another wise one is “Taking total responsibility of everything in your life is one of the most empowering decisions you can make”.

It was a very big pleasure to be part of this competition and I liked it because it helped me to become a very good speaker and also taught me that I should not be scared of the crowd. Thank you so much Develop Africa donors. Thank you so much for giving me that opportunity, I really appreciate you.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all donors whose contributions make these impactful mentoring sessions possible. Your ongoing support plays a significant role in shaping a brighter future for girls in Sierra Leone.

If you have any questions, please email us at GlobalGiving@developafrica.org.

Warm regards,

Amy and the Develop Africa team

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Marian with the girls' team

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Mar 29, 2024
Nchunmalen's Journey

By Amy Baty-Herbert | Project Leader

Mar 21, 2024
Impact of the Rachel Server on Girls' Education at FAWE School

By Amy Baty-Herbert | Project Leader

Aminata reading a book

We are happy to share with you the ongoing impact of your generosity on girls' education at the FAWE School. Recently, the FAWE girls had the opportunity to utilize the Rachel server. The Rachel server, short for Remote Area Community Hotspot for Education and Learning, is a portable, battery-powered device that provides access to a vast collection of educational websites in offline format. This innovative technology empowers students to access educational resources even in areas with limited internet connectivity.

In a heartwarming video, one of the teachers guides his student, Aminata, through reading her book titled "Colors of the Rainbow."

My name is Aminata.

'What's your story?'

Colors of a rainbow.

'Okay. Can you read it for me?'

A rainbow has seven colors. The first color is red. 'Very good.' Kenyu is wearing a red shirt. The second is orange. The third color is yellow. The yoke of an egg is yellow. What else can you see that is the color yellow? The fourth color is green. Our banana garden is green. The fifth color is blue. The sky is blue. The 6th color is indigo. These berries are the color indigo. The seventh color is violet. My dress is violet. Violet is my favorite color. What is your favorite color? Do you know the seven colors of the rainbow?

'Is that the end?' Yes, sir. 'Very good.'

'So with the Rachel Server, you can get all the information. So if I ask you again to open the Rachel server and come to the Rainbow book are you able to do it?'

Yes, sir.

Through engaging storytelling, Aminata not only enhances her language abilities but also develops a love for reading that will endure for a lifetime.

The use of the Rachel server in the classroom is a testament to the transformative power of technology in education. With your generous support, we are able to provide essential tools like the Rachel server, enabling girls like Aminata to thrive academically and beyond.

We are deeply grateful for your continued generosity, as every dollar donated makes a tangible impact on girls' education.

Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at GlobalGiving@developafrica.org.

With great appreciation,

Amy and the Develop Africa team

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