By Amy Baty-Herbert | Project Leader
Thanks in part to your generous support, girls at FAWE Primary School are gaining access to opportunities that were once out of reach. During Sylvester’s recent visit to Sierra Leone as part of the Year of the Pencil campaign, he spent time with teachers and students at FAWE.
At FAWE, Develop Africa supports a small but powerful computer lab—and for many of the girls, this is the first time they have ever touched a computer. In a region where most schools lack access to technology, this lab represents both opportunity and hope.
One teacher shared just how rare this resource is:
“FAWE is really fortunate because most schools do not have this opportunity.”
She explained that the girls take the lab seriously and understand its importance. Students in Classes 5 and 6 are already using the computers to practice foundational skills, research assignments, and build confidence before transitioning to secondary school.
“Having first-hand knowledge of computer foundation skills will help them to do research on their assignments,” she explained.
Early access to technology is especially critical for girls, who often face additional barriers to education and future employment. By learning computer skills at a young age, these students are better prepared to succeed in secondary school, higher education, and beyond.
“If they continue with this until they get to Form 6, when they go to the universities, it will be very simple and easy for them,” the teacher added.
She closed with heartfelt gratitude:
“The foundation we have here is very good. Thank you, Develop Africa.”
This computer lab is more than a room with equipment—it is a gateway to confidence, independence, and expanded possibilities for girls who may otherwise be left behind in a digital world.
Thank you for believing in girls’ education and for helping equip the next generation with the tools they need to learn, lead, and thrive.
With gratitude,
Amy & The Develop Africa Team
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By Amy Baty-Herbert | Project Leader
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