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....
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...
Featured Teacher Interview: Sia Senga In this month’s feature, Ibrahim Kamara sits down with Sia Senga, one of our dedicated teachers, to learn more about her journey, her passion, and her advice for the next generation of educators. ...
Meet the Heroes Behind Our Flood Relief Efforts When floods swept through our community, it was our dedicated disaster relief team that stepped in without hesitation. Made up of just 10 volunteers—8 teachers and 2 community members—this small...
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,...