At Empowering Children Schools, our teachers are the heart of everything we do. Passionate, dedicated, and resilient, they go above and beyond every day—often as volunteers—because they believe in the power of education to change lives. This month,...
At SHARP and Empowering Children Schools, we believe that lasting change starts with access—to knowledge, to tools, and to opportunity. That’s why we’re excited to share an update about one of our most impactful projects yet: a comprehensive agricultural...
Farmers are now receiving seed loans for both peanuts and vegetables, once they’ve prepared their fields for planting. While farmers prefer to plant peanuts due to their low fertilizer requirements and strong yields, peanut seeds are costly. We are...
Empowering Children School students are working hard to prepare for the national exams taken by all 6th graders. The Freetown students bring their sleeping mats to school for a month-long camp. Teachers stay at school with them. During the...
Did you know that our Founder and Executive Director, Ibrahim Kamara, has an inspiring story that began as a former child soldier in Sierra Leone? His journey from a war-torn childhood to becoming an advocate for education and empowerment...
In Sierra Leone most schools have Thanksgiving celebrations, in which students, teachers, parents, alumni, and the broader community come together to show gratitude for their education. The celebrations have parades and church services and include praying for supporters and...
