We’re expanding education in Sierra Leone – one school, one teacher, one child at a time.
Education Access
The first step to expanding education is making sure there is a school to attend.
Education Quality
Only well-prepared teachers can provide quality instruction.
Education Equity
Girls must have the healthcare resources they need to stay in school.
You have the power to transform a community. Join hands with us to ensure that good education is a normal part of every child’s life in Sierra Leone.
How We Work
Projects must be requested by Sierra Leoneans in rural villages that are highly motivated to educate their children.
Our local partners select from the project requests and present to Schools for Salone board; board approves projects.
Schools for Salone provides operational guidance and financial resources.
The projects are implemented by our dedicated partners in Sierra Leone who believe in community-initiated solutions, and who have a proven success record.
Latest News
Meet Zainab Marah: The Headmistress Driving Last Mile Education in Koinadugu
In the quiet farming town of Musaia, far away from the busy streets of Kabala, a woman stands at the center of a growing movement for education. Her name is Zainab Sheku Marah, and she is the Head Mistress of the Movement of Faith Islamic Primary School. Marah was...
The 14-Mile Barrier is Broken: Quality Education Arrives in a Last-Mile Community
Koromasilaia is a remote community to the northwest of Falaba District. The population is estimated at 1,500. Most families here are subsistence farmers who earn less than $2 a day. For years, children in Koromasilaia village had three choices if they wanted to...
From Bricks to Books: A Giving Tuesday Conversation That Can Change A Child’s Future
Most people think Seattle-based NGO, Schools for Salone (SfS), builds schools. That’s true, but that’s only 10 percent of the story. The real impact lies in what happens after. As the year draws to a close, SfS is calling its community of supporters to mark their...
Schools for Salone Announces 2024-2025 Annual Impact Report for Sierra Leone
We are thrilled to share our 2024-2025 Impact Report, a comprehensive look at the incredible strides we've made in providing quality education to children in last-mile communities in Sierra Leone. This year marks our 20th anniversary, a significant milestone...
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Schools for Salone is committed to promoting access to quality education in Sierra Leone. As part of our efforts, we publish comprehensive reports that provide valuable insights into the current state of education in the country. These reports highlight our local partners, share lessons learned, findings, and achievements.