Provide Vital Skills and Vocational Training

Dear Project Supporters,

Thank you for your continued support of Vocational Trainees. Your generosity is truly making a lifelong impact on these individuals and their families. 

Your support most recently has helped the Generation 21 (G21) Cosmetology students. G21 was established in Sierra Leone in 2010, training young girls in the art of cosmetology. The prime goal of the center is to train young girls to be self-reliant and self-sufficient. The ladies are trained in both in the theory and practical aspect in cosmetology. Adult literacy classes have also been established for young ladies who have never gone to school.

Since the establishment of G21 the center has made some great accomplishment in training young girls. More than 500 young girls have been trained in cosmetology through the institution and many of them have since been employed in different saloons across the country and others have established their own saloons.

Tenneh, pictured below, is one of the students at G21. She is a single mom of a 3-year-old and is staying with friends while she completes Cosmetology school. Both of Tenneh's parents have passed away so it is important for her to be able to learn a trade that will give Tenneh and her child a chance at a better future.

Thank you for making a difference for these young people and their families.  We welcome your continued support! 

With great appreciation,
The Develop Africa Team

Dear Project Supporters:

 Your donations continue to impact families as the tailoring trainees are learning a lifelong skill. The trainees have the skills to sew for their families and to also use their skills to earn an income.  Your generosity is making a lifelong impact on these individuals.  

The Tailoring Department recently donated twelve dresses to the Dream Again Home girls. The twelve beneficiaries were: Fatmata, Mabinty, Aisha, Susan, Felicia, the two Kadiatus, Fanta, Mariatu, Esther, Aminata, and Hannah. The Dream Home girls were delighted and expressed their thanks to the Tailoring trainees.  This was possible because you helped to provide the sewing machines.

Several photos are below from the Tailoring Training and the Dream Home girls modeling their new dresses.  The full album is available at this link.

Thank you for making a difference for these young people and their families.  We welcome your continued support!

With great appreciation,
The Develop Africa Team