Educate the Future Leaders of Sierra Leone

Recently, DASL participated in the Health Walk during National NGO Week, organized by the Sierra Leone Association of NGOs (SLANGO) in partnership with the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MOPED). This event brought together representatives from local and international NGOs, creating a strong sense of unity and shared commitment to improving lives across Sierra Leone.

Develop Africa was proudly represented by three dedicated team members—Joseph, Aminata, and Mariama—who joined fellow NGO staff and volunteers in the walk from the SOS School compound to Family Kingdom Resort at Aberdeen Beach. Completing the full distance symbolized not only wellness and teamwork but also the shared dedication of organizations working to support vulnerable communities.

Events like this are important because they allow organizations to strengthen partnerships, share knowledge, and collaborate on solutions that benefit the communities we serve. These collaborations ultimately help us better support students and families through education, skills training, and health initiatives.

Because of donors like you, Develop Africa can continue working alongside other organizations while remaining focused on our core mission—educating and empowering the next generation of leaders in Sierra Leone.

Thank you for standing with us and for believing in the power of education to transform lives.

Together, we are educating the future leaders of Sierra Leone.

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

Links:

• Empower Future Leaders in Sierra Leone with Education

Across Africa, millions of children grow up with big dreams. They want to learn, succeed, and contribute to their communities. Yet for many families, financial barriers make access to education difficult—and sometimes impossible.

Since 2006, Develop Africa has been working to change that story.

Develop Africa is helping students gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to build brighter futures. Our mission is simple but powerful: remove barriers so young people can reach their full potential.

Hear directly from students whose lives are changing:

For many students, small resources make a life-changing difference. Something as simple as textbooks, school fees, or access to a computer can determine whether a student stays in school or is forced to drop out.

The impact of your support can be seen in students like Isata and Joseph.

Isata once sold coal just to survive. With educational support from Develop Africa, she was able to stay in school and graduate from high school. Today, she is gaining vocational skills in catering and cosmetology, preparing for a more stable and independent future.

Joseph’s journey shows another pathway. After attending Develop Africa’s computer training program, he developed valuable digital skills that helped him start a small desktop publishing business. Today, he earns income while also helping others in his community learn computer skills.

Stories like these show what happens when opportunity meets determination.

Right now, there is a special opportunity to multiply your impact.  Through March 20, GlobalGiving’s Little by Little Campaign is matching donations of up to $50 at 50% (while matching funds last).

That means:
• Your $20 becomes $30
• Your $30 becomes $45
• Your $50 becomes $75

Together, we are not just supporting education—we are helping open doors that change lives.

Thank you for believing in the power of education and opportunity.

Links:

• Video: Empowering Future Across Africa
• Empower Future Leaders in Sierra Leone with Education