By Amy Baty-Herbert | Project Leader
We’re excited to share some amazing news—and it’s all thanks to donors like YOU!
In part because of your generosity, we’ve successfully shipped our second batch of pencils, sharpeners, and pencil pouches to eager students in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Here’s what you have helped make possible so far in 2025:
39,180 pencils
2,974 pencil pouches
3,616 sharpeners
That’s thousands of young learners that will be equipped with the tools they need to write their stories, draw their dreams, and pursue their education with confidence!
Every single pencil is more than just a writing tool—it’s hope, opportunity, and a brighter future for children who are ready to learn and grow.
Learn more and see the impact: Year of the Pencil Campaign
Questions? Reach out to us anytime at GlobalGiving@developafrica.org
Thank you for being a champion for girls' education—one pencil, one girl, and one future at a time!
With deep appreciation,
The Develop Africa Team
#YearOfThePencil #StudentsHelpingStudents #DonateDontDump #DevelopAfrica #EducationForAll #PencilsWithPurpose
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