How sponsorship transformed the life of Sirah and her family

How sponsorship transformed the life of Sirah and her family

Eighteen-year-old Sirah grew up in Bombali District in northern Sierra Leone, where life revolved around...

Sponsorship is transforming children’s lives in rural Koinadugu and BombaIi

Sponsorship is transforming children’s lives in rural Koinadugu and BombaIi

ChildFund's sponsorship program is assisting children and young adults across Sierra Leone to continue and...

Kadijatu, a former sponsored child builds  Dankawali’s community first nursery school

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

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...

“My journey is proof of the power of sponsorship” – Sembo Kamara

“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

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...

How a sponsor’s dedicated support helped Abu rise above loss and poverty

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

“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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

“Attending an ECD center is like building a house on a firm foundation” – Johnny

“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...