Teaching with Dedication in Challenging Conditions Empowering Schools operates two schools in Sierra Leone: one in Freetown, serving children in a poverty-stricken, flood-prone settlement area, and another in Newton Village, a remote community with limited access to education....
Our Executive Director is also a gifted songwriter and musician. All proceeds from his music go directly to support the work of SHARP. Here is his story, in his own words. I’m Ibrahim A. Kamara, but most people know...
Building Stronger Communities Through Partnership: SHARP and Equal Aqua Uganda At SHARP and Empowering Children School, we believe that lasting change grows from strong partnerships. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our collaboration with Equal Aqua Uganda (EAU),...
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...