Educational Lifeline For 100 Pregnant Girls

Dear Project Supporters,

Thanks to YOU, we have made much progress.

Since our last report, project beneficiaries received solar-powered Polaris radios and new computers. The computers were set up at the Creating Pathways Centre's new computer lab. Computer training for the girls is scheduled to start soon.  Some of the radios were provided in partnership with Lifeline Energy.

Nancy, is one of the students at the Educational Lifeline Program for Pregnant Girls. In this video, Nancy says thanks to Develop Africa for providing solar-powered Polaris radios. With these radios, the girls are now listening to educational broadcasts from the Ministry of Education.

Recent sessions were held that focused on the benefits of forgiveness with personal counseling made available. The girls were encouraged to share their experiences of having conflicts with family members, friends and neighbors and how they resolved it in different ways.

The girls also attended sessions on buildng self-esteem and core skills including core subjects for Junior school girls to be able to pass their Basic Examination that will take them to Senior School when they resume school after they have given birth.

Thanks, YOU made this happen!

A study by the United Nations Development Programme said that in Sierra Leone teenage pregnancy increased by 65% due to the socioeconomic condition imposed by Ebola. ~ How Ebola led to more teenage pregnancy in West Africa.

We at the Creating Pathways Centre are helping to address the needs of these girls. YOUR continued support is greatly appreciated.

Best Regards,
Develop Africa team

Links:

• Radios are Empowering The Education of Girls in Africa
• How Ebola led to more teenage pregnancy in West Africa

Dear Project Supporters,

Thanks to GlobalGiving, the Creating Pathways Centre is offering hope to pregnant girls who are out of school. The girls are receiving training on a wide range of topics to ensure that they do not fall back in their education.

This project’s beneficiaries prepared special Thank You signs to express their appreciation and gratitude as shown in the photos.

Harriette, one of the first trainees to attend the new Centre explains in a video what she has learned and how the training has helped her.

Unfortunately, during the Ebola crisis, sexual assault and transactional sex among underage girls in Sierra Leone was on the rise. Some girls resorted to selling sex to pay for necessities such as food since their parents or other caregivers could no longer provide for them, or were dead due to the Ebola epidemic.

YOU can help make a difference in these girls’ lives. With YOUR support we can continue to provide the education they need to succeed.

Give and get matched on GlobalGiving on September 16th BONUS DAY as a great way to make your donations go even further.

The final Bonus Day of the year is on September 16th. Starting at 9:00 am EDT, GlobalGiving will be matching online donations at 30% until the $70,000 in matching funds run out or until 23:59:59 EDT.

Thanks so much!

Best Wishes,
Develop Africa team

Links:

• Harriette's Thank You Video