Schools for Salone | Advancing quality education in Sierra Leone through local partnerships
CategoriesEvents News|Schools for Salone EventsWhen we talk about improving education in Sierra Leone’s last-mile communities, it is easy to focus on classrooms, books, and school buildings. But none of these can transform a child’s education without the person standing in front of the room: the teacher who chooses to show up each day and make learning possible. One such […]
CategoriesEvents School BuildsAs the year draws to a close, SfS is calling its community of supporters to mark their calendars for a vital moment of reflection, connection, and impact. A Giving Tuesday webinar will be held on December 2nd, 2025 at 9:30 AM under the theme, “From Bricks to Books: Driving Academic Excellence in Last-Mile Communities.”
In Sierra Leone, menstruation remains one of the most overlooked barriers to education. Every month, thousands of girls miss school simply because they lack access to menstrual hygiene products or are silenced by shame and stigma. In some cases, the cost of a pad is enough to derail a girl’s future.
CategoriesEventsSchools for Salone (SfS) is celebrating 19 years of impact under the visionary leadership of Cindy Nofziger, the founder and current executive director. To mark the occasion the Seattle-based non-profit is hosting a benefit dinner to thank its community of supporters. Cindy will also transition to a new role and welcome her successor.
CategoriesEventsWe are so grateful for our Bay Area supporters! For 12 years, dedicated SfS Board Member James Mannah and his wife Pam Bohmann have hosted the SF Schools for Salone Benefit Celebration. The event is always well attended; we expect this year to be no different! Participants will enjoy live music from Pangea FC and […]
CategoriesEventsOn November 14, our community came together to celebrate our partners in Sierra Leone at the Virtual Watch Party, and it was a delight! In case you missed it, Here’s a quick roundup. And better still, you can watch the recording of the watch party right now. The Watch Party was hosted by Vickie Remoe, […]
CategoriesEventsSchools for Salone, the Seattle-based not-for-profit expanding education access to last-mile communities in Sierra Leone, will host a virtual watch party to highlight their partners. The fundraiser open to all friends of Sierra Leone and education champions is on November 14th, 2023. You’re invited to register now via Zoom. In partnership with local community development […]
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