Educate a Girl, Educate a Nation - Sierra Leone

Thanks in part to your generosity, girls like Konnie are gaining hands-on skills that will open doors to opportunity and financial independence.

Konnie, a determined young Senior Secondary School Graduate from Waterloo, Sierra Leone, recently enrolled in a cake-making course at the Choice Empire Vocational Institute. This course is part of her broader dream to build a sustainable future for herself and her family.

Vocational training is more than just learning a trade—it’s about equipping young people with practical skills that lead to meaningful careers. In Konnie’s case, the course taught her how to select ingredients, mix with precision, time her baking, and creatively decorate cakes with professional flair. She not only mastered the technical aspects of cake making, but also gained confidence, pride, and a sense of purpose.

By supporting Konnie’s training, you’ve helped her turn a period of uncertainty into one filled with learning and possibility. And she’s not alone—every young woman given the chance to get their education and grow becomes a ripple of change, uplifting her family and strengthening her community.

Vocational education like this is life-changing. It breaks cycles of poverty, builds self-reliance, and fosters future leaders.

If you haven’t already, consider becoming a monthly donor to help more girls and young women like Konnie pursue their education. Your continued support creates lasting impact—one student, one dream at a time.

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

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• Educate Girls to become Empowered Women