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...
For Zainab Bangura,who lives in Newton Village, attending Empowering Children School is life changing. Education was not possible for her, like her parents and grandparents before her. Without the ability to read and write, there are few employment opportunities...
Agriculture is a crucial sector in Sierra Leone’s development. However, many farmers face significant challenges during the dry season due to the high costs of irrigation equipment needed to water crops in extreme temperatures. As a result, many turn...