By Amy M Baty-Herbert | Project Leader
Dear project supporters,
Thank you for helping to pave the way to a brighter and better future for young ladies in Sierra Leone. On October 11, 2021, Develop Africa Sierra Leone (DASL) collaborated with the Centre for Transformational Leadership and Development (CTLaD) and Teen Guide Nigeria to celebrate International Day of the Girl child using the theme “The Digital Generation Our Generation”. The purpose of the event was to use the theme to talk to the girls about technology and to discuss issues affecting women and girls in Africa and the world at large. DASL and CTLaD cohosted the virtual event at the DASL office.
Foluso G., transformation coach and executive director of Junior Achievement Nigeria, was the keynote speaker. Theresa H. from Develop Africa Sierra Leone presented on gender serotypes and child sexual abuse. Various speakers from Nigeria and Sierra Leone shared their perspectives on issues affecting women and girls. Twenty-six girls attended the event (fourteen from DASL and twelve from CTLaD). Lunch and transportation were provided to the girls. Each of the girls in attendance expressed their gratitude for the program.
Thanks to your ongoing support girls are getting their education in Africa. You are truly making a difference for girls with your generous support. Please share this with your contacts and invite them to consider supporting this ongoing project.
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.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at GlobalGiving@developafrica.org.
With great appreciation
Amy and the Develop Africa team
PS. Mark your calendars to #MoveaMillion on #GivingTuesday
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