

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMA SALONE!
On the shores of beautiful Whale Bay with gratitude and love to Sierra Leoneans across the World a happy and delightful 64th anniversary...
23 hours ago


SATURDAYS' SALUTORY SOCCER LESSON
The kids, taking a sure-fire route to soccer success, hit upon the bright idea of hiring their footballing talent in rather than the hard...
Apr 18


REST IN PERFECT PEACE AUNTY ROSE
What seemed like the whole of Freetown came to mourn the passing of Aunty Rose Tiafoe, Thursday, resting perfectly in peace at the grand...
Apr 17


SPORTING GOLD: LITTLE LIAMS' BIG TRIUMPH
John Obey community sports ground was a-buzz with excitement today as caregivers and well-wishers followed the grand sporting pararde...
Apr 12


HOPE SAKUMA: A-MULCHING WE SHALL GO!
The Hope Sakuma team mulch the remaining vegetable beds with rice straw to supress weeds and retain moisture in the soil after they water...
Apr 8


HOPE SAKUMA: 108 FINISH!
The hard-working Hope Sakuma team celebrate their 108th row of vegetable and cassava; marking out more nice neat rows ready for planting,...
Apr 2


HOPE SAKUMA: GROWING FOR SEED
The Hope Sakuma team take a well-earned break, resting int he shade as Mohamed Jica, Morlai, Pa Aruna and new recruit, Abdul set about...
Mar 23


HOPE SAKUMA: JICA JOINS THE TEAM
Morlai and Pa Aruna welcome old friend Mohamed Jica to the Hope Sakuma. Long-time followers will recall the farms’ early days when...
Mar 12


SATURDAY SOCCER IN SIERRA LEONE
The boys head down to grassfield for a quick game of 4-a-side soccer in sporting outfits of orange and yellow enjoying the chance to...
Mar 1


GOING FOR GOLD: SIXTH SPRINGWATER SPORTS MEET
The sixth annual inter-house sports day took place today at Springwater Community Academy, located in the vibrant heart of Mabron. This...
Feb 22


KNOWLEDGE IS LIGHT
Leo steps up to join Alex teaching the kids at Mama Mayila's Cradle, reprising his summer school success and giving a Math class of times...
Feb 12


HOPE SAKUMA: GRAND DAY A-PLANTING!
Hope Sakumas' grand pepper planting gets underway carefully transplanting nursed seedlings but not before Morlai stops to collect...
Feb 3


GOING FOR GOLD: RISINGS' SPORTS DAY
An opening ceremony with a grand parade of students in their house colours gets everyone in the sporty mood for Rising Academy's two day...
Feb 2


HOPE SAKUMA: PADDIES INTO PEPPER BEDS
Hope Sakumas’ new interim farm coordinator, Morlai, starts his tenure carefully measuring and marking out nice straight vegetable beds...
Jan 22


HOPE'S BIG BOARD MEET
Mama Mayila and all the kids extend a warm welcome to the esteemed members of the Hope Board as they gather for the first meet of 2025,...
Jan 19


IN HUES OF BLUES AND YELLOWS IT'S BACK TO SCHOOL IN SIERRA LEONE!
The kids head off for the new school term in hues of blues and yellows primary and juniors make their way to Abierich Academy while in...
Jan 7


SIERRA LEONE NEW YEARS DANCE OFF
Marvel at some fabulously fancy footwork as the top ten contenders from Hope's grand New Year's dance-off with 42 local kids from York...
Jan 4


HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM SIERRA LEONE!
A very Happy and Blessed New Year for 2025 from the Hope kids in Sierra Leone to our generous sponsors, dedicated supporters, beloved...
Jan 1


CHRISTMAS IN THE CRADLE
Join the kids as they enjoy a two-day family Christmas in the Cradle with Grandma, celebrating special brthdays, opening gifts, Christmas...
Dec 25, 2024


CHRISTMAS WITH THE MOA WHARF KIDS
Mama Mayila's out and about bringing some Christmas cheer to the kids in our Moa Wharf kinship fostering programme. Thanks to a fantastic...
Dec 24, 2024


MEGA CHRISTMAS TREATS FOR CHILDREN IN NEED
Thanks to an amazing €1000 donation from Aunty Marenka and Heart for Humanity to our Angel Tree fundraiser, uncle Williams and Hassan are...
Dec 23, 2024


AN ANGEL TREE CHRISTMAS: CAROLS FROM SIERRA LEONE
With a wahoa-a-woa-a-woa-a-wo it's time for the kids to don their Santa caps once more as they present for your delectation and delight...
Dec 21, 2024


REACHING FOR THE STARS: RISINGS END OF TERM BASH
Mama Mayila attends another ram-packed Christmas party, this time it’s for Rising Academy’s end of term celebrations, a highly...
Dec 19, 2024


MABRON'S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS
Mabron School is absolutely packed to the rafters today, as parents, caregivers, and family members come together to join the 390...
Dec 18, 2024


ABIERICH CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES
The last day of term at Abierich Academy was a truly enchanting occasion, transformed into a festive wonderland. Students of all ages...
Dec 12, 2024


SLANGO AGM: A UNIFIED VOICE FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Mama Mayila was proud to attend the 16th annual general meeting of the Sierra Leone Association of Non-Governmental Organizations...
Dec 11, 2024


BEAUCOUP BOUNTY FOR THE ROKEL KIDS
The Rokel kids' eyes light up with excitement and anticipation as they gaze upon beaucoup bounty with four jumbo bags filled to the brim...
Dec 2, 2024


SINGING, DANCING AND BABY BUMPS GALORE
Dancing, songs and baby bumps galore greeted Mama Mayila and uncle Williams at the second annual distribution of baby boxes for...
Nov 24, 2024


INSPIRING HOPE: OLLIES' EXAM SUCCESS!
A beaming Ollie's pleased as punch to score the highest in his school for National Primary Svhool Examinations (NPSE) in the just...
Nov 20, 2024


LIAMS' FIRST SMILE
Dreamboat Liam smiles his first smile for the camera and what a big broad one it is, showcasing a wide and radiant grin! This shared...
Nov 17, 2024


CHALLENGES FOR ROKEL ORPHANAGE
Uncle Williams visits to Rokel and the children residing at the Jesus Disciple Interim Care Centre, overseen by the dedicated Reverend...
Nov 10, 2024


BIG BEAUTIFUL BEACH TRIP
Grandma and uncle Cor from the Netherlands treat the kids and aunties to a delightful day out at stunning No. 2 beach - just one of 60...
Nov 1, 2024


TERRIFIC TRIP TO TACUGAMA
Leo and Alex take uncle Cor and his grandkids on a memorable outing to the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a place dedicated to the...
Oct 26, 2024


EMPOWERING CHILDREN IN SIERRA LEONE
Experience the vibrant atmosphere at Mabron’s Springwater Community Academy, as the pupils eagerly gather, thronging to greet Mama Mayila...
Oct 25, 2024


MID-WEEK IN THE CRADLE
Mid-week in the Cradle finds serene moments captured in the daily lives of Elle, Destiny, Ami, Faith, Liam, Ollie, Scout, and Sophie. The...
Oct 9, 2024


HOPE SAKUMA: MORE AZOLLA POWERED PADDIES
John meticulously seeds Hope Sakumas’ newly planted rice paddies with Azolla, a small floating aquatic fern known for its remarkable...
Oct 2, 2024


PLAYTIME AT ABIERICH
A sneak peek behind the scenes at Abierich Academy offers a delightful glimpse into the daily lives of the children as they immerse...
Oct 1, 2024


HOPE KIDS DECLARE A FULL HOUSE!
Join the Hope kids as they celebrate a milestone with a full house of registration certificates in Sierra Leone.
Sep 29, 2024


MARVELLOUS MABRON MAKEOVER
Join the kids at Mabron’s Springwater Community Academy in their newly renovated classrooms, where they embrace the joy of learning.
Sep 27, 2024


DISTRIBUTING HOPE: SCHOOL KIT FOR MOA WHARF
Children patiently sit with school report cards at the ready at todays' event taking place at Moa Wharf, as national Coordinator, Uncle...
Sep 15, 2024


SMART NEW UNIFORMS FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR
Experience a vibrant vision of sophistication as students proudly don their smart new uniforms, marking the beginning of a new school year
Sep 13, 2024


BACK TO SCHOOL IN SIERRA LEONE
Excited and filled with anticipation, the children eagerly prepare for their first day of school. Selecting their new bags, packed full...
Sep 9, 2024


HOPE SAKUMA: MORE PADDIES PLANTED
The dedicated Hope Sakuma farmers continue their hard work extending the farms rice paddies into the newly discovered swamp planting...
Sep 7, 2024


GREAT GROUNDNUT!
Little Abe and newcomer Liam take great delight uprooting the groundnut planted a few short months ago. As they carefully separate the...
Sep 6, 2024


THE WANDERERS RETURN
Destiny arrives with a fresh new hairdo as our wanderers return home from their homestay holidays, packed full of adventures and...
Sep 4, 2024


SUMMER SCHOOL: A GRAND GRADUATION
Celebrate the grand graduation of fifty children from Hope's free summer school in Sierra Leone.
Sep 1, 2024


FREE SUMMER SCHOOL WRAPS UP
The kids finally take a much-deserved break after an entire week of intense focus and dedication to their exams, heads down in...
Aug 30, 2024


OLLIE CRAFTS A COOK STOVE
Discover how Ollie crafts cook stoves to help families in Sierra Leone conserve coal and keep pots hot. Follow his heartwarming journey now!
Aug 28, 2024


HOPE SAKUMA: SWAMP UNCOVERED
Those hard-working Hope Sakuma boys have been in the thick of it, tirelessly engaged in the labor-intensive tasks of clearing and...
Aug 27, 2024


HEADS DOWN FOR EXAM WEEK!
The atmosphere bustles with excitement and anticipation as forty-six local children gather at ten tables to tackle a week of exams as...
Aug 23, 2024