Develop Africa

10/10/2026

What if a girl’s future could be determined by her dreams—not her circumstances?

This October, as we celebrate the International Day of the Girl, we’re highlighting why keeping girls in school matters.

Meet Joselyn. She just started Class 6, loves mathematics, and dreams of becoming a lawyer.

Every school year brings Joselyn one step closer to her dream. But determination alone isn’t always enough. Girls need the opportunity, resources, and support to continue their education.

Will you stand with Joselyn and girls like her this October?

👉 Invest in a girl’s future: https://goto.gg/3935

10/09/2026

“Science is all about practical. We cannot just be doing theories. We need to do practicals to know exactly how these things work.”

A student at Prince of Wales School in Sierra Leone shared this after receiving science equipment through Develop Africa.

His words capture something important: reading about science and experiencing science are not the same thing.

When students have access to practical equipment, they can observe, experiment, ask questions, and connect what they learn in the classroom with how science actually works.

This footage is from our 2019 science equipment distribution, which we are pleased to share through our newly completed video.

Science should not live only on paper. Students should have opportunities to learn by doing.

10/08/2026

DAF Day is here—and your generosity can help educate tomorrow’s leaders! 💙

The world needs us right now. And today is a day to answer that call.

It’s the third annual DAF Day, a national day of giving through Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs). Today, we’re inviting donors to make their DAF gifts count by investing in education, opportunity, and the next generation of leaders.

When you choose to support Develop Africa through your DAF today, your gift can help:

Educate future leaders by helping students stay in school and pursue their education.

Build skills and confidence through computer training and other educational opportunities that prepare young people for the future.

Empower girls with the knowledge, skills, and support they need to reach their potential and create brighter futures.

Your DAF gift is more than a donation—it’s an investment in people.

Together, we can help educate, empower, and equip the future leaders of Sierra Leone.

Give through your DAF and help change a life: https://www.developafrica.org/supporting-change-daf-funds

Thank you for standing with Develop Africa and the students and future leaders we serve.

10/07/2026

“You can't just do theory, theory, theory. You need to do practicals to know exactly how these things work.”

A student in Sierra Leone shared those words after his school received science equipment through Develop Africa.

Several years ago, with the generous support of Sharon, a retired science teacher and longtime Develop Africa supporter, science equipment and educational materials were distributed to four schools.

We are sharing the completed video from that distribution now.

Teachers explained that limited equipment had meant much of their science teaching was done on paper. The new materials gave students more opportunities to handle equipment, conduct experiments, observe results, and connect classroom lessons with practical experience.

Because science isn't only something students should read about.

Whenever possible, they should have the opportunity to test, observe, question, discover, and learn by doing.

The distribution took place in 2019, but its message remains important today.

🎥 Watch the newly completed video and read the story: [LINK]

Thank you to Sharon for helping make these learning opportunities possible.

10/07/2026

Because of you, hundreds of students in Freetown have walked into a classroom unsure how to open a file—and walked out with the confidence to create a spreadsheet, format a professional letter, or design a flyer. 🙌

We recently reviewed 7 years of course evaluations—590 student responses from 2019–2026—and the results are powerful:

📈 Students rated their computer skills an average of 2.87/5 when they began.

➡️ By the end of their course, that increased to 4.35/5.

💻 Nearly half started with little or no prior computer experience.

🎓 By graduation, 89% rated their skills as “Very Good” or “Excellent.”

Thank you for believing that a computer lab in Freetown is worth investing in—and for standing with every student who walks through our doors. ❤️🌍

Together, we’re helping students say: “I can.”

10/07/2026

10/06/2026

Happy World Smile Day!

Today, we're celebrating the little things that bring BIG smiles! 😄

And you know what makes us smile EVERY DAY? YOU!

Because of your generosity, children in Sierra Leone are going to school, students are gaining new skills, and families are receiving support and opportunities for brighter futures.

Every donation, every act of kindness, and every shared post helps put another smile on someone's face!

You give. They smile. And we can't stop smiling either! 🥰

Thank you for being part of the Develop Africa family and for making a difference, one smile at a time! ❤️

👇 Share a smile today! Tag someone who makes YOU smile! 😊

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10/05/2026

A future nurse. A teacher. An entrepreneur. An engineer. Every girl has dreams of what she might become.
Education helps give her the tools to explore those dreams and work toward them. Let’s encourage girls to believe in their potential—and help make learning opportunities possible. https://goto.gg/3935

10/03/2026

Educating Girls Builds Stronger Communities
When girls have access to education, they gain knowledge and skills they can use throughout their lives—and share with their families and communities.

Meet Promise, who has just started Class 4! And Promise has big dreams: she wants to become a doctor. With every school year, she is taking another step toward that goal.

This International Day of the Girl, we want to make a promise to Promise—and to girls like her: we will continue to stand with them as they pursue their education and dreams. https://goto.gg/3935

10/02/2026

Stand With Girls. Invest in Their Futures.

At Develop Africa, we believe every girl deserves the chance to reach her potential.

When you invest in a girl’s education, you’re doing more than providing school fees or supplies—you’re helping level the playing field and giving her the opportunity to choose her future.

Will you stand with girls in Sierra Leone this October?

✨ Educate. Empower. Encourage.
✨ Help girls dream bigger.
✨ Help make those dreams possible.