SHARP Sierra Leone August, 2022

Students Pass Exams Each of our 18 students in grade 6 passed their national exam and are promoted to high school! The top score at Empowering Children School was 312, obtained by Ibrahim Burreh Conteh, followed by Sallue S Bah...

SHARP Sierra Leone News July, 2022

Welcome to the first edition of SHARP News. This month we will introduce you to our programs. SHARP is a four pronged charity consisting of The Empowering Children School, sustainable agriculture education and a seed bank, disaster relief, and...

Transforming Lives Through Education

 

The Empowering Children School  began in the slums of Congo Town in 2009.  The people who live in the slums face many difficulties, including harsh environmental conditions. Flooding occurs regularly, causing loss of lives and property. The school was becoming increasingly crowded, and then 2 years ago lost their lease. A new building in a better area was finally located. Volunteers worked to renovate the building and make a playground. Woodard Mortgage Group at CIMG Residential Mortgage funded furniture, white boards, and computers for all classrooms. The school opened for classes on schedule.

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