EducAid Sierra Leone

20/08/2026

🎉 Big congratulations to one of our past EducAid students!

Komrabai Dumbuya (known as K D Don), an alumnus of EducAid Sierra Leone and Founder & CEO of Wanwod Development, has made history as the first Sierra Leonean to be named a QECT 100 Young Leader.

The QECT 100 Young Leaders programme is run by The Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust (QECT), an organisation that supports young people across the Commonwealth who are driving positive change in their communities. Each year, 100 outstanding young leaders are selected from across the Commonwealth's 56 member countries in recognition of their impact.

We're incredibly proud to see our alumni going on to create such meaningful change in their communities and beyond. This landmark honour is a powerful reminder of what's possible when young people are given the opportunity to learn, lead, and grow.

Congratulations, Komrabai!

20/08/2026

17/08/2026

Last week, 24 EducAid leaders came together for a Redesign Learning Week — creating dedicated time to examine our practice, learn from one another and think about how we can continue to improve learning for students across our schools and wider education work.

Over a week of sessions, we explored how we can create more opportunities for deeper learning, critical thinking, problem-solving and student agency. We looked closely at our current provision and explored models and approaches from elsewhere in the world, asking what might be relevant to Sierra Leone and what would need to be adapted to work in our context and with the resources available.

We also considered how we could rethink our entry-level classes and make greater use of the deeper learning opportunities already embedded in our schools.
One example is our Ministry for the Future (MFTF): a student-led committee where students identify real world local and global issues that matter to them and work together to find solutions. We explored how opportunities like this can contribute even more to learning, leadership and problem-solving.

The week wasn't about adopting a single new model. It was about looking critically at what we do, learning from approaches elsewhere, and considering how we can adapt and improve them for our learners and our context. The ideas generated will now feed into our work over the year ahead as we test, refine and continue learning ourselves.
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11/08/2026

🤝 Great to hear directly from education leaders on the challenges, achievements and innovations emerging from Port Loko, Falaba and Pujehun districts. The District of Excellence Summer Showcase provided a valuable opportunity to celebrate progress, share lessons and learn from one another, demonstrating the impact of strong local leadership in strengthening education systems and improving learning outcomes for children.

On Friday 8 August 2026, we joined government representatives, development partners, district education leaders and practitioners in Port Loko to reflect on how collaboration, innovation and leadership are helping drive education transformation across the three districts. The commitment and dedication demonstrated throughout the event reinforced the importance of working together to ensure every child has the opportunity to learn, succeed and thrive.

Thank you to MBSSE and EducAid for bringing together education leaders committed to building a stronger future for education in Sierra Leone.

📍 District of Excellence Summer Showcase | Port Loko

11/08/2026

10/08/2026

An enormous thank you to everyone who participated in the incredible week of learning for the District of Excellence project last week! From Port Loko, Pujehun and Falaba districts, educators and district teams came together at EducAid to learn, unlearn and relearn - strengthening their skills, sharing experiences and building new approaches to support teachers and improve learning across their districts.

A particularly big thank you to the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education SL, Hon. Conrad Sackey - Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, and to our partners, the Embassy of Ireland and the Rockdale Foundation, for making this important work possible 💚🇸🇱

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06/08/2026

✨ A fresh new look for EducAid Rolal!

We're delighted to share that our Rolal site has been fully repainted, creating an even brighter, more welcoming environment for the students, staff and wider community who learn and work there every day.

A huge thank you to everyone involved in making this transformation possible. We can't wait to welcome students back in the new school year for another year of learning, growth and opportunity.

05/08/2026

This week, our staff and colleagues from the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) and the Teaching Service Commission (TSC) in Port Loko, Falaba and Pujehun have come together at EducAid Maronka for an exciting week of team building, learning and planning as part of the District of Excellence programme.

Over the first few days of the Summer Camp, District Directors of Education (DDEs), School Quality Assurance Officers (SQAOs), EducAid's District of Excellence Coaches, Project teams, deputy coordinators and EducAid staff have been working together to strengthen collaboration and share learning across the three districts.

The week began with team-building activities and introductions, helping to build new connections and strengthen professional relationships. Participants have reflected on the progress and impact of the District of Excellence programme, celebrating achievements and sharing lessons learned. Through interactive carousel sessions, district teams have exchanged effective practices and explored practical strategies to further improve teaching and learning in their schools. Sessions have also focused on strengthening communication skills to support lesson observations, safeguarding and meaningful community engagement.

By bringing together district leaders and education professionals, these workshops are helping to build partnerships, strengthen leadership and prepare for the next phase of improving education outcomes for children across Sierra Leone.

Find out more about EducAid: www.educaid.org.uk

03/08/2026

An enormous congratulations to past EducAid student Noah Mansaray for earning his PhD in Accounting and Financial Management. All of the EducAid community are so proud of you and everything that you have achieved!

29/07/2026

End of Term Reflections 💚

To round off our reflections, Francis - EducAid’s Green Coordinator shares his favourite moment.

Q: What's been your favourite moment from this term?
A: "One of my favourite moments this term was hearing that our Port Loko schools will soon begin the transition from firewood to biogas. It's an exciting step towards a more sustainable future for our schools and the environment."

Francis, EducAid Green Coordinator.