Educational Awards in Sierra Leone

Our partnership with the University of Sierra Leone began in 1999. An educational fund was set up in 2001 to support school children in the capital, Freetown.

Although all children in Sierra Leone are now entitled to a free primary school education, families have to pay fees for secondary education - as well as cover costs for uniforms, books, other equipment and exams.

This means that many families simply can't afford to send their children to secondary school. Fewer than one in five children currently have this opportunity. These educational awards make a real difference.

Awards go directly to families with amounts of up to £40 per student depending on the year of study. Awards are prioritised for children who have completed their primary education in a state-funded school and may not otherwise have the opportunity to attend or complete secondary school.

The fund was registered as Education Awards in Sierra Leone (EASL) with the Charity Commissioners in 2010.

Events

We organise fundraising events each year to raise money for EASL.

Follow us on Twitter @EASL_Charity for regular updates.

Donate

Donations are welcomed at any time via Virgin Money Giving.

Cheques (payable to EASL) can also be sent to:

Rosemary Soper
Archie Cochrane Library,
Llandough Hospital,
Penarth,
CF64 2XX.

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Get in touch

For more information on EASL, please get in touch.