Educate the Future Leaders of Sierra Leone

Thanks in part to your generous support, all 100,000 pencils from the Year of the Pencil initiative were successfully distributed to 20 schools across Freetown on November 20th. Among the schools reached was E. J. Robinson Municipal Infant Primary School in Congo Town, where 536 students each received a pencil pouch with 10 pencils and a sharpener.

This distribution addressed a critical need. For many students, a pencil is not just a basic school supply—it is essential for participation in lessons, completing assignments, and building confidence in the classroom. Teachers shared that before receiving these supplies, students often had to borrow or share pencils, limiting their ability to fully engage in learning.

Thousands of students now have reliable access to the tools they need to learn, stay focused, and remain active participants in their education. Classrooms are seeing renewed confidence, improved participation, and a stronger learning environment.

We are deeply thankful for your commitment to ensuring that no child is left behind due to a lack of basic learning materials.

Thank you for helping create meaningful change—one pencil, one student, and one classroom at a time.

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

Links:

• Photo Album- E J Robinson Municipal Primary School Distribution
• Empower Future Leaders in Sierra Leone with Education