Advocacy
The Teacher Who Gives What He Has: Meet Idrissa Bangura
Every morning, Idrissa Bangura sets off for S.D.A. Primary School in Maforeka, Sierra Leone. He takes a bicycle when available; ...Teaching Without Electricity, Water, or Resources—And Why She Still Loves It
“Despite all the challenges, I love to teach and I like my job as a teacher. I am always happy ...He Rides 40 Minutes Every Morning for His Students: Meet Mohamed Nelly Koroma
For many teachers in Sierra Leone’s last-mile communities, getting to school is itself an act of commitment. Every morning, Mohamed ...It Takes a Teacher: Transforming Education in Sierra Leone From the Ground Up
Every child remembers a teacher who believed in them. The teacher who stayed behind after class to explain a difficult ...From Fear to Freedom: Ending the Long Walk to School in Sierra Leone
When the Journey Becomes a Barrier to Learning By the time the school bell rings at 8:00 AM in villages ...Supporting Menstrual Hygiene in Sierra Leone Means Supporting Girls’ Futures
A Growing Menstrual Hygiene Crisis in Sierra Leone For thousands of girls across Sierra Leone, access to menstrual hygiene products ...World Menstrual Hygiene Day: Protecting Girls’ Dignity in Sierra Leone
Today, as the world marks World Menstrual Hygiene Day, one message is clear: no girl should have to choose between ...Beyond Enrollment: Why So Many Girls Are Not Completing Secondary School in Sierra Leone
Getting girls into school is no longer the only challenge in Sierra Leone. Keeping them there is. At the recent ...47 Schools in Twenty Years: Schools for Salone Marks A Milestone
In September 2025, a small, mission-driven nonprofit founded by a Peace Corps volunteer celebrated its twentieth anniversary. The Washington-based Schools ...
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Yeungnam University Opens Fully Funded Master’s Scholarship for Sierra Leoneans
Yeungnam University in South Korea is offering fully funded master’s scholarships for ... -
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