Growing Through the Seasons: Supporting Farmers in Sierra Leone In Sierra Leone, farming is closely connected to the rhythm of the seasons. The country is warm throughout the year, but the seasons are defined largely by rainfall. From May...
Witch Hunters, Belief, and the Human Cost of Accusation How a recent incident in Sierra Leone echoes themes from The African Mosquito War A heartbreaking incident has drawn attention to the dangers of fear and misinformation, and to...
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....
Meet Sallay Sesay: Strength, Resilience, and the Future of Farming In Sierra Leone, farming is more than a livelihood; it is a lifeline. For many, it is the only way to provide food, income, and stability for...
The teachers at both of our schools are deeply dedicated and understand the vital role education plays in shaping the future of their students. At Newton Village School, educators like Mariama Barrie work for a stipend rather than a...
As COP30 in Belém draws to a close, the final two days (November 19-20) shine a critical spotlight on Agriculture, Food Systems, Food Security, Fisheries, and Family Farming, alongside the vital cross-cutting themes of Women, Gender, and Afro-descendant communities....