Educate a Girl, Educate a Nation - Sierra Leone

In Sierra Leone, only 30% of girls enroll in secondary school, and even fewer go on to college. This is due to a number of factors, including poverty, cultural barriers, and lack of resources. Many families cannot afford to send their daughters to school. 

Education is essential for girls' success. It gives them the knowledge and skills they need to get good jobs, support themselves and their families, and participate fully in society. 

Mentoring can help girls to stay in school and to complete their education. Studies have shown that girls who have mentors are more likely to stay in school, achieve higher grades, and graduate from high school. Mentoring can also help girls to prepare for college and careers. 

In addition to its academic benefits, mentoring can also have a positive impact on a girl's well-being. Mentors can provide girls with emotional support and guidance, and they can help girls to develop healthy relationships. Mentoring can also help girls to build coping skills and to develop a sense of resilience.

This year your support helped provide mentoring sessions on Drug Awareness, Public Relations, Marketing and sales, Financial Literacy, Skills Training, and Health and wellness including menstrual health and mental health.

YOU are truly making a difference in girls' education including mentoring with every dollar you donate.  If you are not yet a recurring donor and would like to make a greater impact you can set up a recurring donation 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

Links:

• Educate Girls to become Empowered Women