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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.

We ask children, teachers and headteachers what their greatest needs are, and set up projects to fulfil those needs.

Sierra Leone is one of the poorest countries in the world, with a life expectancy of 54 (World Bank data). Education is key to changing this for future generations.

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  • Easter raffle raises £314
    13 April 2026 11:34
    St Mary's Church in Pulborough has raised a fantastic £314 for EWA by holding an Easter raffle, organised by committee member Susie Hindman and Chair of Trustees Alyson Heath. First prize was the Easter hamper shown in the photograph. Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket.

  • New link school on the Isle of Wight
    24 March 2026 09:21
    Oakfield CE Primary School on the Isle of Wight has been linked with SLC Coronation Field in Bo. Trustee Amanda Healey visited Oakfield in March to lead an assembly about Sierra Leone, showing photos including some of Coronation Field, and the children responded enthusiastically. They asked lots of questions and enjoyed trying on clothes from Sierra Leone. Deputy Headteacher Mrs Doyle had already created a display board about the link, and Education Secretary Alex was delighted to see his photograph

  • Work begins at St Mathias
    28 February 2026 16:57
    Work has begun to replace a dilapidated building at St Mathias Primary School in Lunsar with a new block of classrooms. When Trustees visited this school in 2024 they were appalled by the terrible conditions for teaching and learning. Now the old building has been demolished, and the Bishop of Freetown has turned the earth to begin the construction of a new building. EWA still needs to raise more funds to complete this vital work. Please donate via our website
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