Education West Africa helps school pupils in Sierra Leone get a better start in life.

Through education, young people can strive to escape poverty and get a job, earn money, live a healthier life, become independent and contribute to their family and the economy of their country.

The Chalfonts School buys textbooks for Makeni

24 October 2025 20:52

The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School in High Wycombe has raised funds to buy English, maths, science and social studies textbooks for their link school, Holy Trinity Junior Secondary School in Makeni. The students and staff in Makeni are delighted with the new books, and The Chalfonts have sent out a poster to their school community showing what has been achieved. The link between the two schools was established in January 2025 when the Chalfonts contacted EWA wanting to find out
New motorbike for Education Secretary Alex

17 October 2025 12:24

EWA has bought a new motorbike for Bo Education Secretary Alex Puhindei, as his previous bike broke down permanently after 5 years of heavy mileage on bumpy roads travelling to schools across the Diocese. Alex did detailed research to identify a bike which combines good value with reliability. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters at recent fundraising events, the Trustees were delighted to be able to fund the bike, licence and insurance. We wish Alex many miles of safe
Trustee raises £1,700 from half marathon

11 October 2025 17:35

EWA Trustee Vicky Smith and her daughter Rachel successfully completed the Robin Hood half marathon at the end of September, and through sponsorship raised over £1,700 to support schools in Sierra Leone. This was a big challenge, and EWA would like to thank them both for such an amazing fundraising achievement. Well done!