The Orphan Empowerment Society- TOES Sierra Leone

18/07/2026

📚🎒 HELP US SEND 500 CHILDREN BACK TO SCHOOL!❤️🇸🇱

Every child deserves the opportunity to walk into a classroom with dignity, confidence, and hope.

This year, The Orphan Empowerment Society Sierra Leone (TOES-SL) is launching the TOES Education Aid Project, with the goal of providing school bags, uniforms, exercise books, textbooks, pens, pencils, shoes, and other essential learning materials to over 500 orphaned and vulnerable children across Sierra Leone.

For many children, returning to school is not just about learning it's about having the chance to dream, grow, and build a better future. Unfortunately, thousands of children are at risk of being left behind simply because they cannot afford basic school supplies.

💙 You can help change that.

When you support this campaign, you're doing more than donating a backpack or a notebook—you are giving a child the opportunity to learn, believe in themselves, and reach their full potential.

🤝 How You Can Support

📚 Donate school supplies (books, bags, uniforms, shoes, stationery, etc.)
💰 Make a financial contribution of any amount.
🙋 Volunteer during our community outreach and distribution activities.
🏢 Become a corporate or organizational partner.
📢 Share this campaign to help us reach more compassionate supporters.

No donation is too small. Together, we can ensure that **every child starts the new school year with hope instead of hardship.

📍 Our Goal: Support 500 orphaned and vulnerable children across Sierra Leone before the new academic year begins.

📞 Contact: +232 75139257/ +232 32 354448
📧 **Email: [email protected]

"Education is the most powerful investment we can make in a child's future. Together, let's make sure no child is left behind."

❤️ Donate. Volunteer. Partner. Share.



First Lady Fatima Maada Bio
Defence for Children Sierra Leone
Smile for women and children
Dr. Isatu Kakay-Diallo
Ministry of Gender and Children's Affairs-SL

01/07/2026

📚🌟 Welcome July | Launch of the TOES Education Aid Project 🌟📚

Hello, July! 🎉

As we begin a new month filled with hope and opportunity, The Orphan Empowerment Society Sierra Leone (TOES-SL) is proud to officially launch the TOES Education Aid Project – Back to School Campaign 2026

Education is one of the most powerful tools for transforming lives. Through this initiative, we are committed to ensuring that vulnerable children, especially orphans and those from disadvantaged communities, have the support they need to return to school with confidence and dignity.

🎒 The TOES Education Aid Project aims to:

Provide school bags, uniforms, books, and learning materials to vulnerable children.
Promote equal access to quality education.
Reduce barriers that prevent children from staying in school.
Inspire communities to invest in the future of every child through education.

As we welcome July, we invite individuals, organizations, businesses, and development partners to join us in giving every child the opportunity to learn, dream, and succeed.

🤝 How You Can Support
✔ Sponsor a child's school supplies.
✔ Donate educational materials.
✔ Partner with us to reach more communities.
✔ Volunteer during our Back-to-School outreach activities.

Together, we can ensure that **no child is left behind because of poverty**.

📞 Contact:+232 75139257
📧 Email: [email protected]

💙 Every child deserves the chance to learn. Every contribution makes a difference

23/06/2026

📘 TOES-SL ANNUAL REPORT 2025 "A Year of Impact, Accountability and Community Empowerment"

We are pleased to present the The Orphan Empowerment Society Sierra Leone (TOES-SL) Annual Report 2025.

Throughout the year, we remained committed to our mission of:

✅ Empowering Communities
✅ Advancing Accountability
✅ Driving Climate Action
✅ Promoting Youth Participation
✅ Strengthening Active Citizenship

Through our Follow The Money Sierra Leone campaign, we continued to amplify community voices, monitor public projects, promote transparency, and support citizen-led accountability initiatives across Sierra Leone.

The report highlights our achievements, lessons learned, partnerships, and the collective impact made possible through the dedication of our staff, volunteers, partners, donors, media partners, and the communities we serve.

📊 Inside the Report:
🔹 Youth Empowerment & Leadership Development
🔹 Follow The Money Campaign Activities
🔹 Climate Action & Environmental Advocacy
🔹 Community Engagement & Accountability Initiatives
🔹 Media & Advocacy Engagements
🔹 Partnerships and Impact Stories
🔹 Looking Ahead to 2026

🙏 We thank all our donors, supporters, and stakeholders for being part of this journey.

Together, we are building stronger communities, promoting accountability, and creating sustainable change.

📖 Read the Full Annual Report: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/50152252e9.html

19/06/2026

📢 PRESS STATEMENT

🌍🇸🇱 TOES-SL and Follow The Money Sierra Leone Welcome IMF's US$211 Million Climate Resilience Financing for Sierra Leone

The Orphan Empowerment Society Sierra Leone (TOES-SL) and Follow The Money Sierra Leone welcome the approval of a US$211 million financing package by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to support Sierra Leone's efforts to strengthen climate resilience and address the growing impacts of climate change.

This financing presents a significant opportunity to invest in climate adaptation, disaster preparedness, environmental sustainability, and the protection of vulnerable communities across the country.

Through its Follow The Money Campaign, Follow The Money Sierra Leone will continue to advocate for transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in monitoring climate-related investments and public resources. We believe that climate financing must reach the communities and sectors for which it is intended and deliver measurable benefits for citizens.

💬 Amb. Alie Conteh, National Coordinator of TOES-SL and Country Team Lead of Follow The Money Sierra Leone, stated:

"Climate finance must not only be approved—it must be tracked, monitored, and transformed into tangible results for the people of Sierra Leone. Active citizen participation and accountability are essential to ensuring that these investments strengthen resilience and improve lives."

As Sierra Leone continues to face climate-related challenges, we call on government institutions, development partners, civil society, the media, and citizens to work together to ensure the transparent and effective utilization of these resources.

Ministry Of The Environment & Climate Change International Monetary Fund

17/06/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to Amb. Alie Conteh 🎉
National Coordinator, The Orphan Empowerment Society Sierra Leone

Today, we celebrate not only your birthday but also your remarkable dedication to serving humanity, especially the vulnerable children and orphaned communities across Sierra Leone.

On behalf of the orphans we support, our staff, members, volunteers, partners, donors, and well-wishers, we express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering commitment, compassionate leadership, and tireless efforts in championing the welfare and empowerment of children.

Your selfless service has inspired hope where there was despair, restored smiles to countless faces, and strengthened the mission of ensuring that every child has the opportunity to live with dignity, care, and purpose. Your leadership continues to motivate many to join the cause of protecting and empowering the next generation.

As you mark another year of life, we pray that the Almighty blesses you with excellent health, divine wisdom, renewed strength, and continued success in all your endeavors. May He reward your kindness and sacrifice with abundant blessings, peace, and fulfillment.

Thank you for being a beacon of hope and a true advocate for children. Your impact will continue to be felt for generations to come.

May this new chapter bring greater achievements, endless opportunities, and countless reasons to celebrate.

Happy Birthday, Amb. Alie Conteh!
May your life continue to reflect the values of compassion, integrity, and service to humanity.

With sincere appreciation and best wishes,
The Orphan Empowerment Society Sierra Leone
On behalf of the orphans we support, staff, members, volunteers, partners, and donors. 🎂🎉❤️

Alie Conteh 🤍🤍💯💯💯🌟✨🇸🇱

15/06/2026

🎉 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A DISTINGUISHED LEADER! 🎉

Today, we proudly celebrate the birthday of Amb. Walton Dayo Gilpin - Rokel Bank, Managing Director of Rokel Commercial Bank and the Humanitarian Managing Director of the Year 2025.

Your visionary leadership, commitment to excellence, and unwavering dedication to humanitarian causes continue to inspire countless individuals across Sierra Leone and beyond.
Through your remarkable contributions to the banking sector and community development, you have demonstrated that true leadership is measured not only by professional success but also by the positive impact made in the lives of others.

On this special occasion, we honor your achievements, celebrate your service, and wish you abundant joy, good health, wisdom, and continued success in all your endeavors.
May this new chapter bring greater accomplishments, lasting happiness, and many more opportunities to touch lives and transform communities.

Happy Birthday, Amb. Dr. Walton E. Gilpin! 🎂🎊

With warmest regards,

The Orphan Empowerment Society Sierra Leone (TOES-SL)

Empowering grassroots communities• Building Futures • Transforming Lives

05/06/2026

🌍🌱 WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2026 🌱🌍

Our Environment. Our Rights. Our Future.

Today, The Orphan Empowerment Society Sierra Leone (TOES) and Follow The Money Sierra Leone join millions around the world in commemorating World Environment Day 2026 under the theme:

"Restoring Land, Building Climate Justice."

Climate change is not only an environmental issue. It is a matter of justice, equity, and human rights. Across Sierra Leone, communities are facing the impacts of land degradation, deforestation, flooding, pollution, and climate-related challenges that threaten livelihoods, food security, and sustainable development.

As citizens, we all have a role to play in protecting our environment and holding leaders accountable for the responsible management of natural resources. Together, we can build resilient communities, promote environmental sustainability, and ensure that no one is left behind in the transition to a greener future.

Today, we call on young people, community leaders, civil society, government institutions, and development partners to work together for climate action, environmental protection, and climate justice.

🌿 Protect Our Ecosystems
🌿 Promote Climate Justice
🌿 Reduce Pollution and Waste
🌿 Empower marginalized vulnerable Communities
🌿 Build a Sustainable Future

📅 World Environment Day 2026
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30/05/2026

27/05/2026

On this blessed occasion of Eid al-Adha, The Orphan Empowerment Society Sierra Leone joins Muslim communities across Sierra Leone and around the world in celebrating the spirit of sacrifice, faith, love, and gratitude.

May this sacred Sallah inspire renewed hope, unity, and compassion among us all. We pray that the values of generosity, kindness, and service to humanity continue to guide our collective efforts toward empowering vulnerable children, supporting families, and building stronger, caring communities.

Eid Mubarak from all of us at The Orphan Empowerment Society Sierra Leone. May your celebrations be filled with peace, joy, and abundant blessings.

06/05/2026

📰🇸🇱 TOES-SL APRIL 2026 NEWSLETTER

TOES Hosts Sierra Leone @65 Independence Anniversary Youth Roundtable Dialogue

The Orphan Empowerment Society Sierra Leone (TOES-SL) successfully hosted a Youth Roundtable Dialogue at the Africell–American Corner, Freetown, bringing together institutions, development partners, civil society organizations, private sector leaders, and young people to engage in meaningful discussions on the future of Sierra Leone.

🤝 Young people came together not just to speak but to find solutions to the challenges facing our communities and country.

🔍 Key focus areas included:
• Youth inclusion in governance and decision-making
• Employment, entrepreneurship, and skills development
• Innovation, accountability, and partnerships
• Strengthening collaboration for sustainable impact

This engagement amplified youth voices, strengthened partnerships, and reinforced the power of collective action in shaping Sierra Leone’s development.

🌍 TOES-SL was also proud to join over 150 youth organizations and youth-serving agencies in a broad stakeholder engagement contributing to the development of the National Youth Commission Strategic Plan (2025–2030).

🎙️ Media Engagements:
• Ibrahim Thaimu Kamara, Programs Manager at TOES-SL, featured on Afriradio – Youth Focus
• National Coordinator, Amb. Alie Conteh, featured on Truth Media and Hands of Hope Radio

📲 Read more and stay connected through our social media platforms: TOES-SL