Charity
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 ...She Believes, So She Keeps Showing Up: Meet Salamatu Jalloh – A Last Mile Teacher ...
When we talk about improving education in Sierra Leone’s last-mile communities, it is easy to focus on classrooms, books, and ...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 ...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 ...One Man’s Quiet Work Reshaping Villages Through Last-Mile Learning
The dust on the road to last mile communities in Koinadugu and Falaba districts rarely settles. It hangs heavy, a ...














