Educate the Future Leaders of Sierra Leone

Dear patrons,

As you know, the calculator is a portable electronic device used to perform calculations, ranging from basic arithmetic to complex mathematics. 

The first solid-state electronic calculator was created in the early 1960s. Since then, the electronic calculator has evolved from a machine that could only perform simple four-function operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) into one that can now also execute highly technical algebraic symbolic manipulations instantly and accurately.

 Calculators allow students access to mathematical concepts and experiences from which they were previously limited.

Because calculators make possible mathematical exploration, experimentation, and enhancement of learning mathematical concepts, we provide this tool to students in Africa.

For example, Elizabeth in this video expresses her gratitude for the calculator she received earlier this year.  

She explains that her calculator is helping to solve mathematical problems and improving her academic performance. She briefly demonstrates how this is helping her.

Our calculators are helping to make the dream of education come true!  Together we are making a difference

In October 2020, we received a generous gift of 26 used Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus Scientific Graphing Calculators.    

Very soon - students like Elizabeth will be using the 26 calculators.  

Your donations helped to purchase the 4 AAA batteries needed for each calculator (total of 104 Energizer Max batteries).  Because of your support these calculators will soon be in use - in the hands of deserving students. 

We thank you for everything you have done for our students. We look forward to your continuous support.

We look forward to your on-going engagement. If you have any questions, please feel free to email globalgiving@developafrica.org.

Thanks & best wishes,

Links:

• Watch Video - The Impact of Calculators - Learning in Africa
• Start A Recurring Donation - Develop Africa - Educating Students

Dear Project Supporters,

Your ongoing support is greatly appreciated as it continues to make an impact on the future leaders in Sierra Leone.  School supplies and financial support was provided to students in Bo, which is located in the southern part of Sierra Leone. Access to water and electricity is a challenge to residents in Bo. The major occupation for residents is mostly farming and trading. The students and parents were very thankful for the support they received.

The students expressed their thanks saying-

Thank you very much for this support. We love you all!

A mother of a student also expressed her thanks saying-

Thank you, may God provide for them.  May God make life better for everybody.  Develop Africa's program is helping students here. May they study and get a good education.

It is thanks to YOU, that school supplies and support were distributed to students in Bo.

Our recurring donors are truly making a lasting difference.  If you haven't had the chance to sign up for a recurring donation yet, we warmly welcome your ongoing support as we continue to provide children in Sierra Leone with the educational resources they need to be the future leaders of Sierra Leone. 

Please share this project with your contacts and invite them to consider supporting this ongoing project.  If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at GlobalGiving@developafrica.org.

Warm regards,

Amy and the Develop Africa team

P.S. Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday!  With $1 MILLION USD in funding available from GlobalGiving, there’s never been a better time to give. Tell your family and friends: it’s almost time to #MoveAMillion! 

Links:

• Start a recurring donation for future leaders in Freetown
• Video of Students and a Mother's Thanks