Educate a Girl, Educate a Nation - Sierra Leone

Below are the results of Abigail’s first year of Senior Secondary School (SSS1), where she excelled academically, particularly in business-related subjects. Her resilience, curiosity, and dedication have shone through, and while she has some areas needing extra support, her progress is inspiring.

Abigail’s Academic Highlights

Top Subjects:
- Business Accounting: Strong scores, consistently between 92-96.
- Principles of Accounting: Impressive scores from 91 to 99.
- Business Management Studies: High marks, scoring 94-96 across terms.

Opportunities for Growth:
- Health Science: Scores between 58-71, reflecting a need for additional support.
- Principles of Economics: Fluctuating scores from 71 to 80.
- English for Business: Scores ranging from 54-61, highlighting the potential for improvement.

Overall Performance:
- Term 1: 78.8%
- Term 2: 85.8%
- Term 3: 81.2%
- Class Rank: Steady placement, finishing each term between 3rd and 6th.

Abigail maintained perfect attendance and received encouraging remarks from her teachers, praising her “Very good performance, keep it up.” 

Investing in the education of girls in Sierra Leone leads to healthier, more prosperous societies.  Every contribution, whether through monthly donations or one-time gifts, makes a meaningful difference in the lives of girls like Abigail. 

With sincere gratitude,
Amy and the Develop Africa Team

GlobalGiving@developafrica.org

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• Educate Girls to become Empowered Women

Your generosity is making an impact on the lives of young girls at the FAWE All-Girls Computer Lab in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Thanks in part to your support, students, like Kadija, have access to valuable computer skills that equip them to confidently navigate and participate in today’s digital world.

Kadija, one of the FAWE students, shared her gratitude in a recent video, saying, "My name is Kadija. I want to say thank you to Develop Africa Sierra Leone for giving us a computer lab." Her words reflect the appreciation these girls feel for the opportunities your support has created.

Computer skills empower young girls by giving them the tools to navigate and contribute to the digital world confidently.  Together, we can continue to break down barriers and create opportunities for girls to thrive academically and beyond. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to making a difference in girls' education. 

For any inquiries or further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at GlobalGiving@developafrica.org.

With heartfelt appreciation,

Amy and the Develop Africa Team

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• Educate Girls to become Empowered Women
• Kadija is thankful for Computer training