Educate the Future Leaders of Sierra Leone

Thanks in part to your support, another boy’s mentoring session was held at the end of January on Drug and Substance Abuse. The goal of the mentoring session was to educate the Develop Africa Sierra Leone (DASL) mentees on drug abuse and its effects and to raise awareness of the high prevalence of drug abuse in the Country.  Fifteen boys attended the mentoring session. All mentees received provisions (corn flasks, milk, and sugar) as take-home packages. In addition, the mentees received transportation and lunch at the end of the mentoring session.

A renowned pharmacist, Mr. Ishmeal J., was the guest speaker at the mentoring session.   He identified common (over-the-counter) drugs that can be harmful when abused or overdosed.  He advised the mentees not to abuse any drugs because they can easily lead to chronic diseases (mental illnesses, liver disease, and lung diseases) and even death.  He also mentioned some of the risk factors that can influence mentees to involve in drug/ substance abuse. He identified peer pressure, parental drug use, absence of empty recreational activities, and anti-social behaviors, as major risk factors for drug abuse among youths.  It ended with some questions from the mentees and the speaker closed by saying “Don’t Start and Don’t do it". 

Your continued support is greatly appreciated as it will enable more mentoring sessions and educational resources for the future leaders of Sierra Leone. If you haven't had the chance to sign up for a recurring donation yet, we warmly welcome your ongoing support. 

Please share this project with your contacts and invite them to consider supporting this ongoing project.  Copy and paste the text below or create your own.

I help educate future leaders in Sierra Leone and you can too. Go to http://goto.gg/2291 to learn more.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at GlobalGiving@developafrica.org.

Warm regards,

Amy and the Develop Africa team

Links:

• Empower Future Leaders in Sierra Leone

We are excited to announce that the 31 drums full of school supplies that were shipped from the Develop Africa Tennessee office on Dec 1^st have arrived in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

These drums are full of school supplies that will make a difference for hundreds of students in Freetown, Kamawornie, Bo, and Makeni.  Students from elementary school through high school will receive much-needed supplies over the next few weeks.

Each step of the process of getting school supplies donated, shipped to Sierra Leone, and then distributed to students is only possible because of generous donors like you!

Our recurring donors are truly making a lasting difference.  If you haven't had the chance to sign up for a recurring donation yet, we warmly welcome your ongoing support that provides children in Sierra Leone with the educational resources they need to be future leaders.

We invite you to share this project with your contacts and post it on social media. Copy and paste the text below or create your own.

I support Develop Africa and invite you to help educate future leaders in Sierra Leone too. Go to http://goto.gg/2291 to donate.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at GlobalGiving@developafrica.org. 

Warm regards,

Amy and the Develop Africa team

Links:

• Empower Future Leaders in Sierra Leone
• Learn More about School Supply Donations

Mentoring sessions empower future leaders with the skills and knowledge they need to counter stereotypes and obstacles and it helps them become motivated and more confident.   Thanks in part to your support, mentoring sessions have made an impact over the past year. We asked mentees what they learned this past year in mentoring sessions.   Ibrahim, Nathaniel, and Frederick tell us in this video one of the things they learned from last year's mentoring sessions.

My name is Nathaniel. I want to say thank you to Develop Africa for the boy’s mentoring sessions that they have been organizing throughout the year. I have learned so much about time management, about being punctual when it comes to time especially when you are having an appointment. Thank you.

Hello, my name is Ibrahim. I’m a beneficiary of Develop Africa, and during the mentoring program, I learned about leadership.

Hi, I’m Fredrick. I’m one of the beneficiaries of Develop Africa mentoring programs. The mentoring program has really helped me greatly. They taught us about goal setting, which has helped me to plan my daily life, and goals for the year.

Your continued support is greatly appreciated as it will enable more mentoring sessions and educational resources for the future leaders of Sierra Leone. If you haven't had the chance to sign up for a recurring donation yet, we warmly welcome your ongoing support. 

Please share this project with your contacts and invite them to consider supporting this ongoing project.  Copy and paste the text below or create your own.

I support Develop Africa and invite you to help educate future leaders in Sierra Leone. Go to http://goto.gg/2291 to donate.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at GlobalGiving@developafrica.org.

Warm regards,

Amy and the Develop Africa team

Links:

• Mentees Discuss What They've Learned in Mentoring Sessions
• Empower Future Leaders in Sierra Leone

Thanks in part to your support, Mattia recently received a laptop that he's using at college.  He's in his second year at the University of Sierra Leone studying civil engineering.  

Mattia expressed his thanks in this video saying

Hello, my name is Mattia a beneficiary of Develop Africa Sierra Leone. I want to extend my appreciation and sincere thanks. This has been a help to me because, in my field of study which is Engineering, this computer will give me the ability to use the software to enhance my studies.

Your support is making a lasting difference for future leaders in Sierra Leone, like Mattia. If you haven't had the chance to sign up for a recurring donation yet, we warmly welcome your ongoing support for the future leaders of Sierra Leone.

Please share this project with your contacts and invite them to consider supporting this ongoing project. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at GlobalGiving@developafrica.org.

 
Warmest regards,
Amy and the Develop Africa team

Links:

• Start a recurring donation for future leaders in Sierra Leone
• Mattia's Video of Appreciation

Thanks in part to your support, more youths and young adults are getting the computer training they need for success in today's technology-driven environment.  On January 19, 2023, the Develop Africa Sierra Leone (DASL) team held a graduation ceremony at the DASL Computer lab for fifty-nine students who completed the Microsoft office computer training and the hardware & networking course. 

Each graduate received a certificate of completion for intro to computers and Microsoft Office- Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint/Presentation, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Access/Database, and Microsoft Internet Browser as well as a hardware & networking course.  

Being proficient in Microsoft Office can help students stand out to potential employers and give them an edge in job interviews. Additionally, many jobs require the use of these programs, so having a solid understanding of them can make the transition to the workforce smoother. Each of the graduates said that DASL's investment in their education has made a lasting impact and they are forever grateful.

You are truly making a lasting difference for these future leaders in Sierra Leone. If you haven't had the chance to sign up for a recurring donation yet, we warmly welcome your ongoing support for the future leaders of Sierra Leone.

Please share this project with your contacts and invite them to consider supporting this ongoing project. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at GlobalGiving@developafrica.org.

 

Warmest regards,

Amy and the Develop Africa team

Links:

• Start a recurring donation for future leaders in Sierra Leone