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Feb 2

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...

Mo Bangura

Jan 19

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,...

IN HUES OF BLUES AND YELLOWS IT'S BACK TO SCHOOL IN SIERRA LEONE!

Mo Bangura

Jan 7

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...

Tim Sherry

Jan 4

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...

Mo Bangura

Jan 1

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...

Mo Bangura

Dec 25, 2024

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...

Mo Bangura

Dec 24, 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...

MEGA CHRISTMAS TREATS FOR CHILDREN IN NEED

Mo Bangura

Dec 23, 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...

AN ANGEL TREE CHRISTMAS: CAROLS FROM SIERRA LEONE

Mo Bangura

Dec 21, 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...

REACHING FOR THE STARS: RISINGS END OF TERM BASH

Mo Bangura

Dec 19, 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...

Mo Bangura

Dec 18, 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...

Mo Bangura

Dec 12, 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...

SLANGO AGM: A UNIFIED VOICE FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Mo Bangura

Dec 11, 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...

Mo Bangura

Dec 2, 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...

Mo Bangura

Nov 24, 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...

Mo Bangura

Nov 20, 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...

Mo Bangura

Nov 17, 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...

Mo Bangura

Nov 10, 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...

Mo Bangura

Nov 1, 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...

Mo Bangura

Oct 26, 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...

Mo Bangura

Oct 25, 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...

Mo Bangura

Oct 9, 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...

Mo Bangura

Oct 1, 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...

Mo Bangura

Sep 29, 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.

Mo Bangura

Sep 27, 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.

DISTRIBUTING HOPE: SCHOOL KIT FOR MOA WHARF

Mo Bangura

Sep 15, 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...

SMART NEW UNIFORMS FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR

Mo Bangura

Sep 13, 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

Mo Bangura

Sep 9, 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...

Mo Bangura

Sep 6, 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...

Mo Bangura

Sep 4, 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...

Mo Bangura

Sep 1, 2024

SUMMER SCHOOL: A GRAND GRADUATION

Celebrate the grand graduation of fifty children from Hope's free summer school in Sierra Leone.

Mo Bangura

Aug 30, 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...

Mo Bangura

Aug 28, 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!

Mo Bangura

Aug 23, 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...

Mo Bangura

Aug 18, 2024

POSTCARD FROM KAWONSOR

Delve into heartwarming stories of homestay holidays in Kawonsor, Sierra Leone. Follow Faith, Leo, and other young adventurers

Mo Bangura

Aug 16, 2024

CAN THEY KICK IT? YES THEY CAN!

Enjoy watching Sierra Leone kids play traditional African games and soccer at Hopes free summer school empowering kids through education

Mo Bangura

Aug 13, 2024

HOPE SAKUMA: LAST PADDY PLANTED

Hope Sakuma farmers are diligently engaged in the essential task of planting more paddies, having meticulously prepared the land by...

Mo Bangura

Aug 11, 2024

POSTCARD FROM MOA WHARF

Twin misses, Sophie and Sierra, enjoy an enriching experience during their sojourn with at Moa Wharf. Helping aunty with the chores the...

DESTINY TAKES THE REGISTER FOR FREE SUMMER SCHOOL

Mo Bangura

Aug 8, 2024

DESTINY TAKES THE REGISTER FOR FREE SUMMER SCHOOL

Discover children having fun learning at Hope's free summer school for disadvantaged kids in Sierra Leone, providing .

Mo Bangura

Aug 3, 2024

HOMESTAYS FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

Experience empowering stories of children in Freetown who benefit from homestays, develop strong family bonds and hope for a brighter future

Mo Bangura

Aug 1, 2024

HOPES FREE SUMMER SCHOOL RETURNS

Join the kids on an inspiring journey as Hope's Free Summer School returns in Sierra Leone, empowering 42 children with education and hope

HOMESTAYS PROGRAM FOSTERING FAMILY BONDS

Mo Bangura

Jul 28, 2024

HOMESTAYS PROGRAM FOSTERING FAMILY BONDS

Experience the journey of kids in Sierra Leone as they join our homestay program and celebrate the holidays with family and community, foste

HOPE SAKUMA: CLEARING PADDIES FOR PLANTING

Mo Bangura

Jul 24, 2024

HOPE SAKUMA: CLEARING PADDIES FOR PLANTING

The Hope Sakuma boys diligently brush and dig over the last of the paddies, meticulously preparing the paddies for planting, repairing...

Mo Bangura

Jul 19, 2024

TOP GRADE KIDS: THE RESULT'S IN!

Follow the journeys of kids academic triumphs and challenges at Abierich and Rising Academys.

Mo Bangura

Jul 13, 2024

HOPE SAKUMA: AZOLLA POWERED RICE

With the paddies planted in neat rows of nursed Nerica rice, the dedicated farmers of Hope Sakuma have been tirelessly tending to their...

Mo Bangura

Jul 1, 2024

BOUNTY FOR MOA WHARF KIDS

Find out far a €400 donation goes bringing hope to vulnerable kids living in the proud slum community of Moa Wharf, Sierra Leone.

Mo Bangura

Jun 28, 2024

HOPE PASSES MUSTER

Join the kids celebrating as Hope Interim Care Centre in Sierra Leone passes inspection with flying colors,

Mo Bangura

Jun 21, 2024

BIG BOOST FOR CHILDREN IN NEED

Discover how a $200 donation makes a big impact on children in need in Sierra Leone.

Mo Bangura

Jun 19, 2024

DUTCH DELIGHT FOR THE MAHANAIM KIDS

Read about the heartwarming journey of Mahanaim House, bringing joy and support to resilient kids living with disabilities in Sierra Leone.

Mo Bangura

Jun 16, 2024

IN SEARCH OF CASSAVA CANES

Embark on a captivating journey in search of cassava canes across the mighty Mabanta river in Sierra Leone.

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...

Mo Bangura

Jan 19

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,...

Mo Bangura

Jan 7

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...

Tim Sherry

Jan 4

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...

Mo Bangura

Jan 1

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...

Mo Bangura

Dec 25, 2024

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...

Mo Bangura

Dec 24, 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...

Mo Bangura

Dec 23, 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...

Mo Bangura

Dec 21, 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...

Mo Bangura

Dec 19, 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...

MEET THE MOA WHARF KIDS!

Tim Sherry

Sep 25, 2015

Meet some of our children, orphaned by deadly Ebola and living in Moa Wharf, a slum community in Sierra Leone devasted by Ebola. These first pictures taken back in July and August are hard to see, some kids eyes avoiding the camera, understandable for its intrusion; other eyes betraying how sad and bereft these children are. These kids bear so much, having seen things and endured things no child should ever have to.

The team have been spending the summer investigating backgrounds and linking children up with other family members, aunties, uncles and grand-parents and we now have 62 in our programme; all children now registered with the Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender and Children's Affairs.