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Back in 2017, we introduced you to this bright young girl from a single-parent home. Despite facing challenges, Tewoh's love for learning shone through. Thanks to donor support, Tewoh is now thriving in senior secondary school! Tewoh's passion for education hasn't wavered. English is her favorite subject, and she dreams of becoming a nurse. Donor support has made a world of difference in Tewoh's life: 7 Years of Learning: You've helped Tewoh access quality education for the past seven years. Hope for the Future: You've empowered her to pursue her dream career and build a brighter future. Long-Term Impact: You're investing in the progress of an entire community – educated women are key social game-changers! Educating girls like Tewoh is an investment in the future. It empowers them to break free from poverty and create a brighter path for themselves and their families. Every contribution, big or small, fuels this journey. Together, we can continue to empower girls like Tewoh and light the path to a brighter future.

Forty-five (25 girls and 20 boys) beneficiaries participated in an inter-mentoring debating competition about whether or not formal education is the key to personal success. The goal of the debating competition was to improve beneficiaries' research and public speaking skills and to shed light on formal education and personal success. Eight beneficiaries participated in the debate; four girls from the girls' mentoring group and four boys from the boys mentoring group. The boys mentoring group supported the motion that formal education is the key to personal success while the girls mentoring group disagreed with the motion. Each speaker spoke for eight minutes and the debaters’ discussed series of points to support their stands.

Support helped cover school supplies for students in Kamawornie, Sierra Leone providing them with a book bag, notebooks, pens, pencils, crayons or markers, and other misc supplies (such as rulers and calculators).

Support helped cover school supplies for students in Bo, Sierra Leone providing them with a book bag, notebooks, pens, pencils, crayons or markers, and other misc supplies (such as rulers and calculators).

Financial literacy is very crucial in the development of young people and was the focus of a recent boys' mentoring session. The session was attended by 22 boys, who each received transportation to the mentoring session and lunch. Mr. Abass K., an experienced audit associate, was the guest speaker. He covered several key points during his presentation: 1. General concepts of financial literacy 2. Balancing needs and wants 3. The importance of savings The guest speaker also emphasized the significance of financial literacy, highlighting that a lack of understanding in this area can lead to various challenges. Financial illiteracy may result in accumulating unsustainable debt burdens due to poor spending decisions or a lack of long-term preparation. Participants actively contributed, sharing their perspectives and asking pertinent questions. They also expressed their appreciation for this valuable mentoring session. We deeply appreciate your ongoing support, as it enables us to conduct more mentoring sessions and provide educational resources to the future leaders of Sierra Leone.