How child rights clubs are transforming school safety in Sierra Leone’s Western Area
With the Ebola outbreak of 2014, an already fragile early childhood education system in Koinadugu...
ChildFund, UK, Denmark, Sierra Leone gov’ts, UNICEF & LEGO commit USD 15.3 M to early childhood care and education
ChildFund, together with the governments of Denmark, the United Kingdom, and Sierra Leone, alongside the...
When the pot keeps boiling: Women’s savings groups are transforming cocoa communities in Kono, Kenema & Kailahun
In the cocoa-growing areas of Kono, Kenema, and Kailahun district, many farming families, especially women...
Kadijatu, a former sponsored child builds Dankawali’s community first nursery school
With the Ebola outbreak of 2014, an already fragile early childhood education system in Koinadugu...
A future reimagined – Alie’s rise through the power of opportunity
Many rural schools in Sierra Leone are in dire condition, with crumbling infrastructure posing serious...
‘’Our watercolor, taste and smell have changed since using P&G purifier sachets’’-The story of Ballay
While her mates would walk into the kitchen, turn the tap on and get a...
Why seating matters: How desks are promoting learning
Many rural schools in Sierra Leone are in dire condition, with crumbling infrastructure posing serious...
Staff Spotlight: Meet Bando
At ChildFund Sierra Leone and The Gambia, few names resonate with dedication and impact like...
“Smartphones are a blessing, but they can also be a curse”–Jeminatu
In remote communities like Kailahun District, smartphones have become more than just gadgets, they are...
“My journey is proof of the power of sponsorship” – Sembo Kamara
In many poor communities across Kailahun District, children who are smart and eager to learn...
Up-Close: Sierra Leone’s youth meet with the President and CEO of ChildFund International, Isam Ghanim
Youth in Sierra Leone, who make up over 60% of the population, face significant risks...
Musu’s community in Kailahun celebrates 80% drop in cases of diarrhoea
Since 2017, 13-year-old Musu’s community in Kailahun District, has struggled with waterborne illnesses like diarrhea...
Meet Baby Ansumana, the newest addition to a thriving household economy
The world’s economy is in dire straits. Prices of basic commodities have soared to unimaginable...
How cash transfers helped Anita and her family survive COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted lives across the globe, but for people with special needs, like...
How a sponsor’s dedicated support helped Abu rise above loss and poverty
In communities like Serekolia in Falaba District, young people like Abu Marah face overwhelming barriers...
“ChildFund’s investment in my life is worth it” – Saata
If not for ChildFund’s intervention, I often wonder what would have happened to me, a...
Sponsorship opens doors for teen Amidu to become his family’s provider
Our father’s death broke our hearts. Sometimes I feel sorry for our mom. She now...
Isha’s rise from humble beginnings in Kailahun to military service
Born into a humble farming family in the remote Kailahun District, Isha Kangoma’s future once...
How child sponsorship helped Feremusu’s family to break free from poverty
Koinadugu District, one of Sierra Leone’s most rural and underserved regions, faces persistent cycles of...
Meet Sheku, the former sponsored child supporting ChildFund’s sponsorship program
Giving back to society is a noble act, but for Sheku Kanneh, it is a...
Sponsorship gave Mohamed a chance, now he’s is helping others
Mohamed Marah’s story is a testament to the life-changing impact of ChildFund’s sponsorship program. Sponsored...
From sponsored child to a lifesaving nurse
Growing up in one of Sierra Leone’s most remote areas, 26-year-old Fatmata faced immense hardship....
“We want a seat at the table!” Foday leads children’s call for inclusion in Africa
For too long, children and young people like Foday Bangura have been left out of...
ChildFund, Plan, Save the Children, SOS Children’s Villages, and World Vision launch Joining Forces Alliance to advance child rights in Sierra Leone
Even though the government and other groups have worked for years to protect children, big...
How cash assistance gave baby Christiana a fighting Chance
While the effects of COVID-19 were still being felt, baby Christiana was born in Bombali...
Fatmata’s fight against COVID-19 begins with clean hands
In rural communities, a simple act like washing your hands can be a luxury, especially...
ChildFund distributes radios to keep students learning amid pandemic disruptions
Gbassay, 17, was preparing for his West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) when the...
ChildFund and MAP International deliver USD 25M lifeline in diabetes medication to Ministry of Health
On World Diabetes Day, Sierra Leone took a major step in its fight against one...
The road to freedom from malaria
They not only spoil my sleep at night, but they also bite me, leaving marks...
Youth ambassador Philipa champions youth-led action for environmental sustainability
If we don’t take care of the environment, how do we expect the environment to...
ChildFund Sierra Leone goes full solar!
Much like air and water, electricity is essential to our daily lives, becoming a fundamental...
Clean water means health, school, and safety for Rugiatu
Inaccessibility of clean and safe water sources is one of the problems faced by many...
Bio-Sand water filtration systems are providing effective water treatment solutions for families in Tonkolili
Many Sierra Leoneans rely on contaminated sources for drinking water, which, along with inadequate sanitation,...
Clean water and safe facilities keep girls in school in Freetown
Refreshed, satisfied, excited and confident. These are the words 17-year-old Zainab uses to describe her...
Rescued from the dangers of fetching water from the Kahmakeleh Stream
Frustrations and anguish may suit the description of what Aminata, 15, experienced in her ordeal...
A harvest to end child hunger
In rural Bombali District, families like 12-year-old Momoh’s struggle daily with food insecurity due to...
Savings groups are helping end child labor in Kono District
Growing up in the cocoa-farming community of Papuima in Kono District, Adama knew what hard...
How savings groups are transforming literacy in Kailahun District
Education is technically free for children who attend school in rural Kailahun District, an area...
How goats helped Yaata stay in school
In Kailahun District, many families struggle to meet their basic needs due to poverty and...
A family’s journey of learning and growing together
In remote and underserved areas like Kailahun District, access to quality early childhood education and...
Village Savings and Loans Associations boost women’s economic independence in Kailahun
Being a single mother of four is never easy, especially in communities where economic opportunities...
“My twins are healthy and strong” – Mary
Raising a child in rural Sierra Leone, where access to basic services is limited, can...
“He who feels it, knows it”: Meet Morison, the teenager who’s speaking out on violence against children
Fifteen-year-old Mariama dreams of becoming a medical doctor. But in the remote district of Koinadugu,...
“Attending an ECD center is like building a house on a firm foundation” – Johnny
The absence of access to pre-school education continues to undermine the cognitive, social, and economic...
Student by day, seamstress by evening – Meet Mariama
Fifteen-year-old Mariama dreams of becoming a medical doctor. But in the remote district of Koinadugu,...
Solar power delivers uninterrupted learning to Koinadugu students
Fifteen-year-old Mariama dreams of becoming a medical doctor. But in the remote district of Koinadugu,...
How simple solar-powered radios helped Semionette beat school closures and ace her exams
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced schools across Semionette’s District of Koinadugu,Northern Province to shut their...
Protected, Respected and Equipped: Girls’ Voices from Sierra Leone
One of the primary challenges girls face is school-related gender-based violence (SRGBV), which can take...
Namina speaks out against sexual harassment at school
Namina, 15, remembers when she first noticed her teacher paying special attention to her.
KOICA and ChildFund launch USD 1.5 Million project to help out-of-school girls access secondary education in Sierra Leone’s Western Area
Acknowledging educational challenges, such as the learning crisis, gender discrimination and the skills gap issue...
Kadiatu returns to school after 2 years at home
Two years ago, Kadiatu’s future seemed bleak. At just 14, she had already been out...
Haja shares her thoughts on education in Sierra Leone
In northern Koinadugu District, Haja is getting ready to go to her favorite place in...
Male tribal chiefs champion girls’ education in Western Area
In 2024, the deaths of three girls while undergoing Female Genital Mutulation/Cutting (FGM/C) in Kambia...
ChildFund provides solar power worth USD 45,000 to 3 schools in Koinadugu
ChildFund, through its Light for Education (LIFE) Solar Electrification Project, provided and handed over solar...
“I want to be educated so i do not end up like my parents” – Abibatu
In Abibatu’s community, not being able to read or write makes life especially hard. Literacy...
Parental involvement in education boosts learning in Bombali
Hulaimatu’s life is changing in ways she never thought possible. Once, the idea of her...
Donated medicines help reduce maternal and child mortality in rural communities
Isatu, a mother of two, lives in a remote community in Bo District with her...
Josephine defies odds to lead in male-dominated trade
Youth unemployment in Sierra Leone remains one of the country’s most urgent challenges.
How ChildFund’s support is shaping three generations in Kailahun
Meet Ansumana, a bright 6-year-old from Kailahun District, who just reached an important milestone in...
Supporting mothers to combat malnutrition in Kailahun District
Nearly one in three children under five years in Sierra Leone is stunted from chronic...