Empowering Ebola Orphans in Sierra Leone

by Develop Africa, Inc.
Empowering Ebola Orphans in Sierra Leone
Empowering Ebola Orphans in Sierra Leone
Empowering Ebola Orphans in Sierra Leone
Empowering Ebola Orphans in Sierra Leone

Summary

Hundred of lives were lost during the 2014-15 Ebola epidemic in Sierra Leone. The extended families of the destitute orphans have not been able to care for them financially. We are providing support to these orphans monthly - including food, clothing, school-related expenses, and psycho-social support/counseling. The kids are encouraged to dream again and taught that they can be and do anything. This support is giving them a brighter future, ensuring they do not end up in undesirable lifestyles.

$28,428
total raised
292
donors
0
monthly donors
1
fundraiser
10
years

Challenge

Many children orphaned as a result of the 2014-2015 Ebola Epidemic in West Africa are struggling to survive and continue their education. Due to poverty, their extended families have not been able to absorb them and care for them. Abandoned and destitute, they are at risk of falling by the wayside or dropping out of school. This would result in a tragic loss of potential. We have the amazing opportunity to make a huge difference - giving them hope and the opportunity of a great future.

Solution

We are ensuring a brighter future for these orphans - by taking care of their needs with a focus on education. They are encouraged to dream again and taught that they can be and can do anything. Your support includes food, clothing, school-related expenses, and psycho-social support/counseling. Essentially we are their extended families. We ensure that their needs are met and that they advance educationally. We ensure that they grow steadily towards independence and self-sufficiency.

Long-Term Impact

This project offers tremendous benefits in terms of being able to help deserving orphans grow and mature into model adults that will impact their communities and nation - and even the world. These children will have the opportunity to use their education to be change agents in their communities. Young leaders who found the value of their own dreams will pass that hope along to future generations, uplifting their community.

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Organization Information

Develop Africa, Inc.

Location: Johnson City, Tennessee - USA
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Twitter: @developafrica
Project Leader:
Sylvester Renner
President, Develop Africa
Johnson City , Tennessee United States

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Combined with other sources of funding, this project raised enough money to fund the outlined activities and is no longer accepting donations.
   

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