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Last week, EducAid had the honour of welcoming the British High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, Josephine Gauld, to EducAid Lumley. Thank you, @JosephineGauld , for visiting EducAid— and being a part of our work to transform education and drive positive change in Sierra Leone!

Today is the start of the new school year for our EducAid students and thousands of others across Sierra Leone! As we embark on the 2024-25 school year we are sending best thoughts to all of our students and staff who work hard to support young people to fulfil their potential✨

Rainy days at EducAid ☔️ Despite these challenges, we do our best to cope with the rainy season however we can - ever practising resilience and adaptability at #EducAid 💪🏾 See our Instagram for more, and how even our EducAid resident goats cope with the #rains. #rainyseason

#Charity isn't just about donating money; it's about making a difference in whatever way we can - volunteering time, sharing skills, offering a helping hand, or simply spreading awareness, every small action can contribute. Find out more here - buff.ly/3MGZWmO

EducAid is celebrating our 30th anniversary this year! Our organisation has grown from classes on the veranda, under a tree in Freetown to an internationally-known organisation, impacting hundreds of thousands of students. Read the full story - buff.ly/3zfa3fb #educaid30

Help ensure more children have the tools they need to thrive in the classroom: £20 provides a month of school meals for one of our students £40 provides school materials for 8 students £100 supports a home student for a term in our schools Donate buff.ly/3PkIoNK

Behind the scenes for EducAid’s STEMpower! STEMpower aims to support the creation of engaging and informative video lessons that explain key STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) concepts simply by and for students in Sierra Leone 🔜buff.ly/3Mt5Ya9

This week, EducAid is excited to be holding our annual staff meeting. This event is an opportunity for all of our team to come together in one place and connect, celebrate, learn, and finalise plans for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. Not to forget the football tournaments! 💫

Sierra Leone has a rich linguistic diversity with 17 local languages spoken across the country. EducAid values languages aims to give all students the tools to use language skills for the future. Is there a phrase in another language that you’d like to teach us? Comment below⬇️

Football at EducAid is more than just a game—it's a tool for empowerment! Our students and staff enjoy playing on mixed+ same-sex teams, building teamwork, leadership, and discipline. Football breaks down barriers, fosters community, expression and challenges stereotypes⚽️

EducAid works to give every student and staff member a platform and voice in the shaping of their school.Our Every Voice Counts policy aims to make each individual responsible and accountable for decision making,promoting democracy and citizenship throughout the organisation🇸🇱

#tbt to our inspiring workshop back in June where EducAid’s female staff came together for a weekend with the aim of connecting and empowering EducAid women. We can’t wait for the next one! #tbt #femalestaff #workshops #EducAid #education #sierraleone

Education is key to transforming the future of Sierra Leone. With your support, we can break down barriers and provide the tools and resources necessary for students to succeed. Join us in making a difference and donate to EducAid today - buff.ly/3PkIoNK 🇸🇱

We are excited to announce that the EducAid Green Guardians were among the winners of the Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund! They will implement a project to restore the biodiversity of the Kaningo Valley and develop climate resilience. @FCC_Freetown @BloombergDotOrg @uclg_org

Sewing Bags from Recycled Materials at EducAid Lumley 🌱 As part of EducAid’s movement to reduce plastic waste on site and beyond, our team and students have been sewing bags from recycled materials. #RecycledMaterials #ReducePlasticWaste #EcoFriendlyLiving #EducAid #education

As part of EducAid’s 30th anniversary celebrations, we are thrilled to unveil a special edition 30th anniversary logo which was inspired by our talented EducAid students! Have a look at the gallery of some of their submissions by following the link buff.ly/3WPqRCs

🎉 EducAid is 30! From classes under a tree in Freetown to a now internationally recognized organisation, our journey has been filled with inspiring stories and transformations. What are some of your favourite EducAid memories? Tell us more in the comments! #EducAid30

Celebrating the Sierra Leone Olympic Team at the 2024 Olympics! 🇸🇱🎉 Their journey to the Olympics is a testament to the resilience and talent that define #SierraLeone. Up today is Olamide Sam in the Women’s 50m Freestyle Swimming. Photo credit - SierraLoaded #Olympics2024

Did you know that 84% of EducAid’s current staff are former EducAid pupils? This statistic is testament to the impact of our work, with past students shaping the futures of the next generation and continuing the mission of EducAid to provide quality education for all in SL!

Schools have a key role in promoting friendship among students. We work to create positive learning environments where all students feel valued. We have zero tolerance for bullying and encourage activities fostering a sense of community. #EducAid #InternationalFriendshipDay