Potential Empowerment Network - PEN

17/05/2026

Empower a youth today, and you inspire a generation tomorrow. 💙
Through guidance, education, and opportunity, we turn potential into purpose and dreams into impact.”

14/05/2026

16/04/2026

https://www.up.ac.za/mastercard-foundation-scholars-program/how-apply

1 Applications are open to Undergraduate, Honours and Masters students that have applied and have been accepted to the University of Pretoria. Eligible candidates can apply until the 30th of June 2026. 2 The program is aimed at African youths facing significant socio-economic challenges, including r...

09/04/2026

https://www.britishcouncil.org.tr/en/study-uk/scholarships-women-stem

04/04/2026

https://apply.mastercardfoundation.mak.ac.ug/announcements/30

17/03/2026

https://www.globalsouthopportunities.com/2026/03/17/african-28/

14/03/2026

Today marks two incredible years since we started our journey as a nonprofit in March 2024. What began as a shared vision has grown into a mission driven by compassion, community, and hope. Over the past 2years, we have made meaningful strides in empowering young people and supporting vulnerable members of our community.

📚 School Outreach Programs
We have conducted several outreach sessions in schools, sensitizing students on critical issues such as teenage pregnancy, high school dropout, and drug abuse helping young people make informed decisions about their future.

🤝 Community Outreach
Last year, we held our first community outreach program in Wellington, Freetown, where we visited Kush (drug) victims. During this program we:
• Sensitized participants on the negative impacts of drug abuse
• Provided food and refreshments
• Created a supportive space where individuals felt seen, valued, and encouraged
• Shared a powerful message: "It is never too late to get clean and rebuild your life"

🎒 Supporting Education
Education remains at the heart of our mission. Over the last two years, we have provided school materials to more than 20 senior secondary school students in Freetown and also supported a primary school in the Western Area Rural with essential learning supplies.

None of this would have been possible without the dedication and belief of many people.
🙏 A heartfelt thank you to:
• Our Founder, Umu Salamata Jalloh whose vision and leadership continue to guide us
• Our team members and volunteers, who work tirelessly behind the scenes
• Everyone who donated and supported our work last year

Your support is what keeps this mission alive. As we look ahead, one of our biggest goals is to become financially self-sustainable so we can expand our impact and reach even more young people and communities in need.
If you would like to support our work and help us continue creating positive change, please consider making a donation.

💛 Donation Link: https://donorbox.org/help-provide-school-materials-for-economically-challenged-students-in-sierra-leone

📱 Mobile Money: +232 74 977179

Every contribution no matter how small helps us move closer to a future where young people are empowered, supported, and given the opportunity to succeed. Thank you for being part of our journey.
Here’s to many more years of impact.
Website: https://potentialempowermentnetwork.com/pen

09/03/2026

https://apply.aims-network.org/

14/02/2026

The school materials donation project was successfully carried out with one clear goal: to support learning and restore confidence in young minds.
Through this outreach, we engaged secondary school pupils not only by providing essential educational materials, but by reminding them that they are seen, valued, and capable of more than their present circumstances may suggest. Education remains one of the strongest tools for change, and access to basic learning resources can make a lasting difference in a child’s academic journey.
Beyond the donations, we took time to speak with the students. We encouraged them to approach their studies with seriousness and discipline, to stay away from drug abuse, and to make choices that protect their future. The message was simple and honest: focus, self-belief, and consistency matter.
This project reflects our commitment to empowering young people through education, guidance, and presence. It is not just about what we give, but about the hope we help to restore and the paths we help to open.
We remain grateful to everyone who contributed to making this initiative a success, and we look forward to doing even more for the next generation.

12/02/2026

https://www.globalsouthopportunities.com/2026/02/11/solutions/