A Second Chance at Education: Empowering Teen Moms for a Brighter Future
In the heart of Sierra Leone, a place where challenges often overshadow dreams, there exists a story of hope, resilience, and transformation. It is the story of Mboh Mansaray, a teenage mother from Sinkunia village, Northern Sierra Leone whose future seemed endangered by discrimination and limited opportunities. But amidst the hardships, a ray of hope
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A Beacon of Hope: Empowering Discriminated Children for a Brighter Future
In a world where dreams are meant to be nurtured, where every child deserves a fair chance, there lies a story that warms the heart and restores faith in humanity. This is a story of resilience, compassion, and the transformational power of education. On the 20th of August 2022, in a small corner of our
Read MoreAdolescent Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (ASRHR) in Sierra Leone
According to the local NGO Rainbow Initiative, there were 1,272 sexual assaults reported in five districts with 217 pregnancies between January and May in Sierra Leone. Rainbow Initiative further estimated 3,701 sexual assault cases, 598 pregnancies resulting from assaults, Conviction of domestic violence is punishable by a substantial fine and two years’ imprisonment. Survivors seldom
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EDUCATION
THE PROBLEM According to U.N.I.C.E.F’s report about education, more than half of 15 year-olds and above (57%) are illiterate and half of those leaving primary school here in Sierra Leone are unable to read or write. The Government faces a number of ongoing systemic challenges. Teacher quality is wanting, Just 61% of primary school teachers
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