SHARP held a three day training for 89 small farm holders in the western rural district on October 13-15 at our seed center. The training was facilitated by SHARP and conducted by technicians with The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Security [MAFS]. In depth classroom instruction was done on the first day, a practical, hands on session was held the second day, and farm visitation and discussions were held on the third day. Krio was the language used during the training. Individual questions and discussions were allowed, to give participants a chance to review their problems and challenges, and look for solutions. A field visit was made to some farms of the participants in order to observe, discuss and obtain advice on current and future farming operations. SHARP held a three day training for 89 small farm holders
Empowering Children School News
Wilkinson Road School
As the first term of the academic year comes to an end, SHARP continues to support the children in the impoverished communities of Freetown, by providing an opportunity to receive an education. Our school on Wilkinson Road attracts children from other communities as well, due to our record of excellence in public exams. We refer to this school as our parent school, and it has 205 pupils enrolled this year, with most coming from the impoverished communities in Freetown.
The students at our Wilkinson Road School are preparing for athletic competitions to be held November 17. Students are divided into four groups, called houses, with each represented by a color with its meaning. The yellow house represents sunlight, the green house represents nature, the red house represents life, and the blue house represents serenity. Groups will compete to defend their houses in the athletic competitions.
Newton Village School
Our new school in Newton Village is growing gradually, with enrollment now at 56. The facility is used to give the children of small farm families the opportunity to attend school, as well as well as being used as a training center to teach adult farmers basic literacy skills. Children who had dropped out of school due to the many miles of daily walking to reach a facility are now given the chance to return to school, and those who have never been are attending school for the first time. We are facing many challenges with the building and resources. Volunteer teachers are working for a small stipend. Other volunteers are constructing a room that can be secured, so that books and supplies can be stored safely. We are supporting this school through donations we receive monthly from generous friends. If you would like to help support our newest school, click here to donate.
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