Millions of kids across Africa dream of an education, but far too often, their potential remains untapped. Many learn in dilapidated classrooms, under trees, or without basic necessities like desks, blackboards, pens, pencils, and paper. Teachers eager to teach, often lack even chalk or essential supplies, relying on worn-out textbooks.
This stark reality is reflected in alarming statistic:
“Sub-Saharan Africa has the single largest number -202 million – of children and adolescents who are not learning,” says Sylvia Montoya, Director of the UNESCO Institute for statistics.
In Sierra Leone, a country we deeply focus on, only 48.64% of the population aged 15 and older can read and write with some understanding (World Bank).
These aren’t just numbers; they represent millions of unfulfilled dreams and lost opportunities. Schools for Africa is dedicated to transforming these challenges into opportunities, one school at a time.
Our Mission
Schools for Africa is committed to transforming lives and communities through the power of education in Sierra Leone. We achieve this by:
1. Building and improving school infrastructure
2. Providing essential learning resources
3. Supporting vibrant educational environment
We primarily focus on neglected rural regions, collaborating closely with local communities to create sustainable educational opportunities that empower children to thrive throughout the country. Please see our latest activities to learn where your support is going.