Schools for Salone | Advancing quality education in Sierra Leone through local partnerships
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.
CategoriesUncategorizedThe newly completed Lengekoro Senior Secondary School in the Koinadugu District is now open to students thanks to the support of Schools for Salone (SfS) and its generous donors, Sean and Diana Mulligan. This marks the seventeenth high school in the district, significantly expanding access to education in Sierra Leone’s northern province.
CategoriesNewsIt’s a bit early Tuesday morning, and I’m on a Zoom call with Cindy and David Harrison. The topic? Libraries, of course. But not just any libraries. We’re talking about Mamboma Library in Sierra Leone, a place that’s etched in their hearts. Their journey? It all started in 1968 when they landed in Freetown from […]
CategoriesUncategorizedEvery year, thousands of girls in rural and last-mile communities in Sierra Leone face a common but devastating challenge: they can’t afford menstrual products, and cultural taboos make periods a topic shrouded in silence. An estimated 500 million people lack access to menstrual products and adequate facilities for menstrual health worldwide, and girls and women […]
CategoriesNewsAs the first quarter of the year comes to a close, Schools for Salone is nearing the completion of a new school building in Sierra Leone’s Northern Province. Here’s the latest update on the progress.
Pupils of the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) secondary school in Makali, Konike Chiefdom in northern Sierra Leone, gathered at their school compound.
They were accompanied by their parents, who sang a welcome song to the guests as Programme for Children (PFC) and Schools for Salone (SfS), in partnership with the Village Bicycle Project (VBP), distributed 100 bicycles. PFC is a long-time SfS partner that oversees the schools in Tonkolili, Bo, and Western Area Districts.
Schools for Salone (SfS), a Seattle-based non-profit dedicated to supporting education in Sierra Leone, is intervening to support uncertified teachers in rural communities who work without being paid through its latest initiative. These teachers volunteer and work tirelessly in rural community schools to help alleviate education inequality. However, they do not have government support. SfS […]
Schools For Salone, a Seattle-based Non-Profit Organization (NGO) expanding education access in Sierra Leone, has launched the “Full Up Di Popo Bag” campaign to combat hunger and equip schoolchildren with the educational tools needed for their academic work. This initiative is primarily aimed at relieving families of their financial burden as the new school year […]
CategoriesSchools for Salone EventsSchools 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.
CategoriesNewsSchools for Salone (SfS) has improved hygiene at FAWE School in Wara Wara Yagalah Chiefdom in Kabala, Koinadugu District. The school now has three new solar-powered taps and a latrine, providing 140 girls and their teachers with adequate toilet facilities and access to safe drinking water. FAWE has received three new classrooms thanks to SFS, […]
