Education Sierra Leone Project #2291

Educate the Future Leaders of Sierra Leone

by Develop Africa, Inc.

Project Report | Mar 24, 2023
Generator & New Equipment for the Kamakwie Computer Lab

By Amy Baty-Herbert | Project Coordinator

Students in Class at Kamakwie computer lab

Thanks in part to your support, more students in Kamakwie are getting the computer training they need for success in today's technology-driven environment. Recently, Abu, manager of the Develop Africa Sierra Leone team, visited the Kamakwie computer lab and delivered a used generator to keep the computer lab running when the power goes out along with 10 additional power chords, 5 VGA cables, and 5 keyboards & mice.

The students and staff at the Kamakwie computer lab were all very thankful for the new computer equipment and generator. There are currently 20 computers for students, a projector, and 2 speakers for computer classes in the Kamakwie computer lab.

Thank you for your support in empowering and educating future leaders in Sierra Leone. Making a monthly donation is the most effective way to help educate future leaders, but every dollar donated makes a difference!

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Warm regards,

Amy and the Develop Africa team

Generator for Kamakwie Computer Lab

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Mar 16, 2023
Boys Mentoring - "Don't Start and Don't do it"

By Amy Baty-Herbert | Project Coordinator

Mr. Ishmeal J. presenting at Mentoring Session

Thanks in part to your support, another boy’s mentoring session was held at the end of January on Drug and Substance Abuse. The goal of the mentoring session was to educate the Develop Africa Sierra Leone (DASL) mentees on drug abuse and its effects and to raise awareness of the high prevalence of drug abuse in the Country. Fifteen boys attended the mentoring session. All mentees received provisions (corn flasks, milk, and sugar) as take-home packages. In addition, the mentees received transportation and lunch at the end of the mentoring session.

A renowned pharmacist, Mr. Ishmeal J., was the guest speaker at the mentoring session. He identified common (over-the-counter) drugs that can be harmful when abused or overdosed. He advised the mentees not to abuse any drugs because they can easily lead to chronic diseases (mental illnesses, liver disease, and lung diseases) and even death. He also mentioned some of the risk factors that can influence mentees to involve in drug/ substance abuse. He identified peer pressure, parental drug use, absence of empty recreational activities, and anti-social behaviors, as major risk factors for drug abuse among youths. It ended with some questions from the mentees and the speaker closed by saying “Don’t Start and Don’t do it".

Your continued support is greatly appreciated as it will enable more mentoring sessions and educational resources for the future leaders of Sierra Leone. If you haven't had the chance to sign up for a recurring donation yet, we warmly welcome your ongoing support.

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Warm regards,

Amy and the Develop Africa team

Mentees from Session with take home package

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Mar 9, 2023
31 Drums of School Supplies Have Arrived in Freetown

By Amy Baty-Herbert | Project Coordinator

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