Educate a Girl, Educate a Nation - Sierra Leone

In the summer of 2024, we shared that Kotarah had successfully passed the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)—a crucial milestone for students in Sierra Leone, marking the final step before entering college. 

Thanks in part to your generosity, Kotarah is now beginning her first year of accounting at the University of IPAM (Institute of Public Administration and Management). She recently shared her heartfelt gratitude: 

"Hello, my name is Kotarah, a beneficiary of Develop Africa Sierra Leone. I am currently studying at the University of IPAM, a year one student studying accounting.  I want to say a very big thank you to Develop Africa and all donors for supporting my year one tuition" 

When girls like Kotarah are given the opportunity to learn, they break cycles of poverty, uplift their families, and contribute to stronger, more prosperous communities. 

You can be part of this ongoing impact! If you are not a recurring donor yet, you can set up a monthly donation, to help more young women in Sierra Leone. Every gift, no matter the size, creates lasting change. 

Thank you for being a part of Kotarah’s journey!  Your support is transforming lives, one student at a time. 

With heartfelt gratitude,
Amy and the Develop Africa Team
GlobalGiving@developafrica.org

Links:

• Educate Girls to become Empowered Women
• Kotarah's video of appreciaiton

We are filled with gratitude and excitement as we celebrate the impact of your generosity! Thanks in part to your support, girls like Numu are receiving the education they need to build a brighter future. 

Numu, a determined secondary school student, dreams of becoming a lawyer one day. She loves social studies and enjoys reading in her free time when she’s not balancing schoolwork and household responsibilities. Thanks to your kindness, she started the school year with a backpack full of essential supplies—pencils, pens, rulers, erasers, sharpeners, markers, and notebooks. Your contributions also have helped cover her tuition fees, easing the financial strain on her family and allowing her to focus on her studies. 

Your support goes beyond school supplies—it’s changing lives, empowering future leaders, and creating lasting change. Girls like Numu now have the opportunity to pursue their dreams because of your generosity. 

Thank you for being a part of this journey!  Your continued support ensures that more girls have access to the education they deserve. Together, we are shaping a brighter, more empowered future! 

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at GlobalGiving@developafrica.org.

With appreciation,
Amy & The Develop Africa Team 

Links:

• Educate Girls to become Empowered Women