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Highlight for this weekAfter officially opening and handing over the newly built seven-classroom school and solar-powere...
11/09/2026

Highlight for this week

After officially opening and handing over the newly built seven-classroom school and solar-powered WASH facilities in Macca Soro to the people of the community and the Government of Sierra Leone, our colleagues from Iceland joined us on a visit to Fonima, one of the communities where the Right to Be a Child Project is being implemented.

During the visit, they met with teachers, parents, and children who are benefiting from the project. The delegation held open discussions with children, giving them the opportunity to share their experiences, how they see the project, and some of the challenges they face at home, in their communities, and at school.

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Give children things they will remember, and opportunities that will help them become better.This is the National Islami...
08/09/2026

Give children things they will remember, and opportunities that will help them become better.

This is the National Islamic Primary School in Macca Soro, Pujehun District. Save the Children has just completed and handed over this new seven-classroom school to the people of Macca Soro and the Government of Sierra Leone. The school will provide a learning space for children from kindergarten to Class Six.

Just six months ago, children in this community attended classes in a community space with only two rooms. The learning environment was overcrowded and unsuitable for effective teaching and learning. As a result, many children lost motivation, and some dropped out of school altogether.

If you ask us what we are most proud of on this International Literacy Day, it is fulfilling our commitment to ensure that children in Macca Soro begin the new academic year in a brand-new school. The facility includes solar-powered, child-friendly WASH services, fully furnished classrooms, and learning materials to support children throughout the school year.

This school provides children with the safe and supportive environment they need to learn, grow, and build a brighter future.

A New Beginning for Children in Macca SoroToday, Save the Children officially handed over a newly constructed seven-clas...
07/09/2026

A New Beginning for Children in Macca Soro

Today, Save the Children officially handed over a newly constructed seven-classroom school building, classroom furniture, learning materials, and WASH facilities to the Government of Sierra Leone and the people of Macca Soro for the National Islamic Mission Primary School.

We did the handover together with the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, the Teaching Service Commission, and the Pujehun District Council.

For years, children learned in challenging conditions. The temporary structure (the community barray) that served as a school was overcrowded and unsuitable for effective teaching and learning. These difficulties discouraged many children from attending school regularly, and some eventually dropped out.

The fully furnished school includes classrooms equipped with tables and chairs, a teachers' office, and a store. To improve children's health, safety, and dignity, the project also constructed a solar-powered WASH facility that provides running water to the bathrooms – eight toilet units (four each for boys and girls).

“Our school was in a bad condition. Because of this, many children got discouraged and dropped out of school, but today everything has changed because of Iceland and Save the Children,” said Mohamed, the school's Senior Prefect, during the handover ceremony.

“They came and built our school, and now children who once dropped out are coming back to school. Save the Children, thank you for championing children's rights and making sure that no child is left behind.

Applications for Save the Children Sierra Leone's Children's Advisory Panel (CAP) are now closed.Thank you to every chil...
04/09/2026

Applications for Save the Children Sierra Leone's Children's Advisory Panel (CAP) are now closed.

Thank you to every child who applied and to the parents, guardians, teachers, and community members who supported the application process.

We will contact shortlisted applicants with further information on the next stage of the process.

This week in Bo, we introduced the Braille version of the Child Friendly Version of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Ac...
04/09/2026

This week in Bo, we introduced the Braille version of the Child Friendly Version of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2024 to visually impaired children, allowing them to learn about their rights, understand the protections provided by the law, and know where to seek help if they or their peers are at risk of child marriage.

Next week, we are off to Mattru.

Preparing children for a changing climate starts with preparing educators with the knowledge and tools to guide them.Our...
03/09/2026

Preparing children for a changing climate starts with preparing educators with the knowledge and tools to guide them.

Our Sierra Leone Coastal Resilience Project (SLCRP), working with the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE), the Teaching Service Commission (TSC) and consortium partners, conducted a Training of Trainers last week on the newly developed Climate Change Education Module.

The Climate Change Education Module is a learning package designed for primary schools to help children understand climate change, its causes and its effects on their lives and communities. It also teaches children practical actions they can take to protect themselves, support their communities and care for the environment.

The module uses child-friendly and participatory learning methods, encouraging children to learn through discussions, practical activities and school-based action planning rather than relying only on classroom lectures. It also includes topics such as disaster risk reduction, environmental conservation, gender and disability inclusion, and child safeguarding.

The participants trained in Bo will now serve as master trainers, supporting teachers and schools as the module is rolled out across Pujehun, Kambia, Port Loko, Moyamba and Bonthe.

Through this initiative, children will gain the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to understand climate challenges and play an active role in building safer, more resilient communities.

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Creating lasting impact takes continuous conversation, strong partnerships, and keeping important issues in the spotligh...
28/08/2026

Creating lasting impact takes continuous conversation, strong partnerships, and keeping important issues in the spotlight.

We closed our August radio engagements with a powerful session on AYV Radio, reflecting on the journey and achievements of the FOUNDATIONS Project so far.

From promoting health and rights to strengthening leadership and creating meaningful spaces for young people, our adolescent advocates took to the airwaves to share what these changes mean for girls and young people in their communities.

The conversation does not stop here. We continue in September.

We Are Back on the Airwaves Today! 🎙️Our adolescent-led radio programme continues today on AYV Radio.The August edition ...
27/08/2026

We Are Back on the Airwaves Today! 🎙️

Our adolescent-led radio programme continues today on AYV Radio.

The August edition began on Rise Radio on Tuesday, where our adolescent advocates led an engaging discussion reflecting on the FOUNDATIONS Project's journey and achievements.

This month, the focus is on celebrating key project milestones, the impact the project has made in communities, and how these achievements can be sustained in the future.

During the first session, we looked at how far we have come in advancing the rights, health and leadership of young people. Our adolescent advocates shared their honest reflections on what these achievements mean for girls and young people in their communities.

Join us today from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM on AYV Radio as we continue the conversation, highlight success stories and explore how the project's impact can be sustained for future generations.

Everyone Must Know!We know that awareness is the first step to change. That is why our efforts to ensure that the messag...
27/08/2026

Everyone Must Know!

We know that awareness is the first step to change. That is why our efforts to ensure that the message of ending child marriage reaches everyone in Sierra Leone continue.

Yesterday, we were in Murray Town/Banana Water, engaging chiefs, elders, religious leaders, children, and adolescents on the law that makes child marriage a crime.

The team, led by adolescents, took time to explain the key provisions of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2024, in the simplest, most understandable way, helping community members understand the law, its protections, and the collective responsibility to safeguard children.

We also distributed copies of the simplified version of the law to both adults and children in the community.

We simplified the Act into child-friendly language in April, produced a Braille version for people with visual impairments in June, and are now taking it directly to communities.

Today, we are in Waterloo, continuing the conversation and ensuring that no one is left behind. Everyone must know that child marriage is a crime and that every child has the right to protection.


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Do you know a child aged 10-16 who wants to make a difference?Share this opportunity with their parent or guardian, or h...
24/08/2026

Do you know a child aged 10-16 who wants to make a difference?

Share this opportunity with their parent or guardian, or help them register today and have a say in decisions that affect children and young people at Save the Children.

The application link is in the comments.

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