In Sierra Leone, extreme poverty forces many families to make heartbreaking decisions about their children's care. The One Village program supports 21 vulnerable children in Sierra Leone with education and monthly food assistance, helping families stay together, prevent unnecessary separation, and build stability through community-based, long-term support.
When families are unable to pay school fees or meet basic food needs, children may be sent to relatives, placed in institutional care, or required to leave school entirely. These disruptions increase children's risk of exploitation, ongoing poverty, and loss of family bonds. Families in and around Freetown face rising food prices, limited educational access, and minimal safety nets. Without early support, children face family separation and reduced educational opportunities.
The One Village program prevents family separation by strengthening families in their own communities. This project will support 21 children, from primary school through university, living in Freetown and surrounding areas. Monthly food assistance and education support, including school fees, uniforms, and supplies, help families meet basic needs while keeping children safely at home. A local coordinator provides ongoing follow-up to ensure children remain in school and families stay supported.
This project keeps children with their families, strengthens household resilience, and helps break cycles of poverty. Children are able to remain in school, pursue higher education, and grow up within the care and protection of their families and communities. Over time, the One Village program reduces reliance on institutional care and promotes sustainable, community-based solutions that preserve dignity and family unity.
This project has provided additional documentation in a XLSX file (projdoc.xlsx).
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