Transform Education in Sierra Leone !
Join the Sierra Leone Educators Association in transforming education and youth development.
Your support provides:
✅ Quality education for all
✅ Youth empowerment programs
✅ Stronger, thriving communities.
Every donation creates opportunity. Together, we can build a brighter future.
Donate today!
CORE PRINCIPLES
Our Mission
The mission for Sierra Leone Educators Association is to empower educators, uplift students, and strengthen communities through innovative programs and multi-sectoral partnerships that create sustainable pathways to quality education and youth development in Sierra Leone
Our Vision
We envision a Sierra Leone where all children and youth have access to quality education and opportunities to become leaders of positive change in their communities.
Our Values
Sierra Leone Educators Association prides itself on upholding the 7 Values, which include integrity, inclusivity, professionalism, respect, innovation, collaboration, and empowerment.
OUR FOCUS
CHILDREN LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Our service focuses on promoting children's learning and development through various educational programs, activities, and resources. We are dedicated to ensuring that every child has access to quality education and supportive learning environments.
EDUCATION AWARENESS RAISING AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM
The goals of this program is to increase public awareness of education rights and policies, advocate for systemic improvements (teacher training, gender equity, disability inclusion), and mobilize communities to support children’s education, especially marginalized groups. This will be achieved through community awareness campaigns, school-based advocacy, policy advocacy & stakeholder engagement, media & digital advocacy.
GREEN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM
Our Green Schools and community action Program aimed at promoting environmental sustainability, eco-friendly practices, and environmental education in schools and communities. These programs encourage students, teachers, staff, and parents to adopt sustainable behaviors, reduce waste, practice school gardening, plant trees, conserve resources, and learn about environmental stewardship.
YOUTH SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
We provide skills training programs for young people, women, and youths equipping them with the necessary abilities, including technical and vocational skills, soft skills, and digital literacy, to succeed in the job market. This program also promotes entrepreneurship, leadership, and sustainability, contributing to innovation and social progress.
PUBLIC HEALTH ADVOCACY
Health is integral to wellbeing. Our organization advocates for public health, engaging in awareness campaigns and initiatives in schools and communities to address health-related issues and empower our communities to live healthier lives. We supporting children and women with severe health issues to have access to proper treatment. Our team help in fixing waste bins and hand washing stations in schools and communities to promote hygiene practice.
SLEA
How We Work:
We collaborate with organizations, youth groups, school clubs, and communities to advocate for education rights, systemic improvements, and youth empowerment. Through public awareness campaigns, we mobilize support for marginalized groups.
Our Impacts:
Our projects have benefited over 1,200 beneficiaries, including children, teachers, and youth, through distribution of school learning materials, capacity-building training, and other supports. We have 15 volunteers working across schools and communities support us. We are currently planting 1000 trees in schools premises and distributing 2000 GOOD CHOICES BOOK in schools to promote quality education in Sierra Leone.
Challenges
A. Lack of Training Center & Equipment: This hinders our leadership programs, reducing effectiveness and sustainability of our projects. B. Lack of Funding opportunities: Since 2022, SLEA has relied on member contributions, and we are lacking resources to secure office space, training center or run our administrative costs. Despite our challenges, SLEA remains committed to transforming education and youth development in Sierra Leone. With greater support, we can expand our impact and create lasting change in Sierra Leone.
GLANCE OF OUR ACTIVITIES
Kids learn measurement through our green schools project
This powerful group photo captures the energy and hope of our young learners during a Human Rights Education session in School.
We were honored to join His Worship the Mayor of Makeni City Council in our shared mission to beautify and green the city! This special moment captures the handover of donated trees, symbolizing our commitment to climate action.
We were delighted received the support of the Headmistress of St. Joseph Junior secondary school who personally joined our tree-planting activity on their school grounds
Community level Education awareness campaigns at Mabarie village
A snapshot during our Student Leadership Development Program
A moment from our leadership training—showcasing our sponsor’s logo with gratitude!
This powerful group photo captures the energy and hope of our young learners during a Human Rights Education session in School.
A special moment—mentoring young learners in reading and pronunciation during our school outreach!
A special moment—mentoring young learners in reading and pronunciation during our school outreach!
Volunteer teacher from our program assisting students with their school garden project at St. Joseph Junior Secondary School, Makeni.
Our volunteer educator demonstrating the ecological importance of tree planting to students during our tree planting activity at St. Joseph Junior Secondary School, Makeni.
A snapshot during our Student Leadership Development Program
A snapshot of our reading program in collaboration with American shelf at Makeni regional library
A visit to our sponsored School Garden at Saint Joseph junior secondary, Makeni.
Spreading knowledge, one book at a time! 📚 A snapshot from our Good Choices book distribution in local schools.
📚 A snapshot from our Good Choices book distribution in local schools.
A snapshot of our reading program in collaboration with American shelf at Makeni regional library
TESTIMONIALS
Shawn WalkerMentor
"My guidance as a mentor working with Sierra Leone Educators Association has been instrumental in shaping the students career trajectory. I highly recommend the contributions of everyone to promote this initiative."
Abdul tholleyVolunteer trainer
"This organization has been a game-changer for me in my role as a volunteer trainer. It provides excellent resources and support, making my job much easier and more effective working with students."
Every dollar you donate makes a difference. Together, we can empower the next generation and build thriving, sustainable communities.
Your generous contributions will enable us to:
= Provide essential school learning materials for children
= Donate solar lights to schools in remote communites
= Support school gardens program
= Establish training centers for young peope
= Donate rubbers, bowls and soap in schools and communities to promote hygiene
= Renovate schools to create safer, more conducive learning environments
= Distribute dustbins to improve sanitation and environmental awareness
= Support children with health challenges, ensuring they receive proper care
= Implement more life-changing programs in schools and communities
CONTACT
- Makeni, Sierra Leone
+232-30791783 - Sierra Leone Educators Association- slea.help@gmail.com
- Mon-Fri - 08:00-19:00
