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Research shows that at-risk children who have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of structured after-school activities have greater academic success and notably improved socially.
For the last six years, Sweet Mother has been working very closely with FAWE in Sierra Leone and also for the education of girls around the world who would never have had access to education. We intend to continue to partner with them to expand, increase, and our horizon and create opportunities to help girls worldwide.
Our events will help raise awareness and funds for FAWE, specifically FAWE Sierra Leone and our local projects. FAWE is a pan-African Non-Governmental Organization working in 32 African countries to empower girls and women through gender-responsive education.
We believe that through education of women and girls, livelihoods are improved for entire communities and civic education and liberties are enhanced. Educated girls become educated women who have the knowledge, skills, and opportunity to play a role in governance and democratic processes and to influence the direction of their societies.
We work hand-in-hand with communities, schools, civil society, Non-Governmental Organizations, and ministries to achieve gender equity and equality in education through targeted programmes.
We encourage our partners to enact policies and provide positive learning environments that treat girls and boys equally.
Our work influences government policy builds public awareness, demonstrates the best educational practice through effective models, and encourages the adoption of these models by governments and institutions of education.
This has led to increased rates of girls’ enrollment, retention, and completion of school in countries in which our National Chapters operate.
Through our work, girls and women across sub-Saharan Africa have the chance to attend school and overcome material deprivation and social and political exclusion.
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Behind every one of these young women is a story of resilience, sacrifice, and unwavering determination to rise beyond their circumstances. Many walk miles to school, go without meals, and carry responsibilities far beyond their years—yet they continue to pursue education as their pathway to a better life. For just $400 a year—or $34 a month—you can change the trajectory of her life, giving her the opportunity to pursue her dreams, break cycles of hardship, and become a force of change in her community.
Adama S.
Age: 14
Ethnic Group: Yalunka
Adama is a determined secondary school student who has overcome significant financial challenges to pursue her education. Despite limited family support, she often walks long distances or relies on the kindness of others just to attend school. With scholarship support, Adama is committed to continuing her education at the university level and building a better future for herself.
Alicia Aminata K.
Age: 17
Ethnic Group: Temne
Alicia is a resilient student who has persevered through the loss of her father, financial hardship, and a physical injury that affects her mobility. Despite these challenges, she remains dedicated to her education, often relying on the support of friends to stay in school. With the help of a scholarship, Alicia hopes to overcome these barriers and pursue a university education.
Aminata M.
Age: 18
Ethnic Group: Madingo
Aminata is a motivated student who has continued her education despite the loss of her father and the financial strain on her family. Living with her grandmother, she has remained focused on her academic goals while navigating significant challenges at home. With scholarship support, Aminata aspires to attend university and create new opportunities for herself and her family.
Baindu S.
Age: 18
Ethnic Group: Mende
Baindu is a hardworking student who has taken on additional responsibilities to support her education after losing both parents. Living with her grandmother, she engages in small-scale trading to help cover school-related expenses while remaining committed to her studies. With scholarship support, Baindu hopes to pursue higher education and make a meaningful contribution to her community.
Edwina C.
Age: 17
Ethnic Group: Themne
Edwina is a dedicated student raised by a single mother who works tirelessly to provide for her family. Despite facing extreme financial hardship, Edwina supports her household while remaining committed to her education. With access to scholarship funding, she hopes to attend university, uplift her family, and contribute to the development of her community.
Esther L.
Age: 16
Ethnic Group: Mende
Esther is a determined student who balances her education with daily responsibilities, including petty trading to support her household. Living with her sister while her parents engage in subsistence farming, she faces ongoing financial challenges that impact her access to basic needs. With scholarship support, Esther aims to continue her education and pursue university opportunities.
Fatmata C.
Age: 17
Ethnic Group: Mende
Fatmata is a resilient student who supports her household through daily trading activities while pursuing her education. Living with her grandmother, she faces ongoing challenges in accessing basic school supplies and meals. With scholarship support, Fatmata is determined to continue her education and build a better future for herself.
Fatmata K.
Age: 18
Ethnic Group: Themne
Fatmata is a courageous student who has overcome both health challenges and social adversity while remaining committed to her education. Despite experiencing financial hardship and limited access to basic needs, she continues to pursue her academic goals with resilience. With scholarship support, Fatmata aims to further her education and become a self-reliant contributor to her community.
Isatu B. D.
Age: 17
Ethnic Group: Madingo
Isatu is a determined student who has faced the loss of both parents and now supports her household through daily trading. Despite these challenges, she remains committed to her education and strives to create a better future for herself. With scholarship support, Isatu hopes to attend university and make a positive impact in her community.
Isatu B.
Age: 17
Ethnic Group: Themne
Isatu is a dedicated student navigating financial hardship while supporting her family. With limited access to basic needs, including transportation and meals, she remains focused on her education despite daily challenges. With scholarship assistance, Isatu aims to pursue higher education and build a stable future.
Kadiatu K.
Age: 17
Ethnic Group: Mende
Kadiatu is a determined student who has faced the loss of both parents and now relies on extended family support to continue her education. Despite financial hardship, she often walks long distances or depends on the kindness of others to attend school. With scholarship support, Kadiatu is committed to pursuing university education and creating a more stable future.
Salamatu K.
Age: 16
Ethnic Group: Themne
Salamatu is a dedicated student from a low-income household where both parents work hard but struggle to meet basic needs. She often walks to school and shares limited resources with her siblings, demonstrating resilience and commitment to her education. With scholarship assistance, Salamatu hopes to continue her academic journey at the university level.
Thema K.
Age: 19
Ethnic Group: Limba
Thema is an ambitious student raised by a single mother who works tirelessly to support her family. Despite financial challenges and long distances traveled to school, she remains focused on achieving her academic goals. With scholarship support, Thema aspires to attend university and build a better future for herself and her family.
Gbassay S.
Age: 17
Ethnic Group: Themne
Gbassay is an exceptional student and proven leader who has consistently excelled academically despite financial hardship. Ranking at the top of her class and serving as Senior Prefect, she has demonstrated strong leadership and academic excellence. With scholarship support, Gbassay hopes to pursue a career in law and advocate for vulnerable populations in her community.
Fatima C.
Age: 17
Ethnic Group: Themne
Fatima is a responsible and driven student who has taken on a leadership role within her family following her mother’s absence. Balancing her education with supporting her siblings and contributing financially, she remains focused on her academic goals. With scholarship support, Fatima aims to pursue a university education and achieve her dream of becoming a lawyer.
Hawa J.
Age: 19
Ethnic Group: Mende
Hawa is a resilient student who has continued her education despite the loss of her father and financial limitations within her extended family. Living in a household with limited income, she faces delays in accessing higher education due to financial constraints. With scholarship support, Hawa hopes to continue her education without interruption and reach her full potential.
Hawanatu K.
Age: 18
Ethnic Group: Themne
Hawanatu is a high-achieving student who has overcome the loss of both parents while maintaining strong academic performance. Walking long distances to school each day, she remains dedicated to her education and ranks among the top students in her class. With scholarship support, Hawanatu aspires to pursue a career in banking and uplift her community through financial education.
Isatu K.
Age: 18
Ethnic Group: Themne
Isatu is a determined student who has faced significant personal and financial challenges from an early age. Despite difficult living conditions and the need to support herself through small-scale trading, she remains committed to her education. With scholarship support, Isatu hopes to pursue a career in nursing and build a safer, more secure future.
Mabinty K.
Age: 20
Ethnic Group: Loko/Themne
Mabinty is an academically gifted student who has excelled despite growing up in a financially challenged household. Ranking among the top students in her region, she has demonstrated both discipline and commitment to her studies. With scholarship support, Mabinty aims to continue her education, avoid early marriage, and advocate for girls’ education in her community.
Mabinty Martha K.
Age: 19
Ethnic Group: Loko
Mabinty is a resilient student who balances her education with daily work to meet her basic needs. Having experienced housing instability and financial hardship, she remains committed to continuing her education despite difficult living conditions. With scholarship support, Mabinty hopes to attend university and create a more stable and secure future.
Mabinty F.
Age: 19
Ethnic Group: Themne
Mabinty is an outstanding student and school leader who has demonstrated exceptional academic performance and responsibility. Despite financial challenges and the need to support her household through trading, she has excelled as Head Girl and top-performing student. With scholarship support, Mabinty aims to continue her education and serve as a role model in her community.
Mariama S.
Age: 16
Ethnic Group: Themne
Mariama is a hardworking student from a large family who contributes daily to her household’s income while pursuing her education. Despite financial challenges, she remains focused and committed to her academic success. With scholarship support, Mariama hopes to continue her education and build a better future beyond her current circumstances.
Matilda K.
Age: 18
Ethnic Group: Themne
Matilda is a determined student who supports her family while pursuing her education in a challenging environment. Inspired by her sister’s experience of being unable to continue school, she is motivated to break the cycle of limited educational opportunities. With scholarship support, Matilda aims to attend university and create new possibilities for herself and her family.
M’balu K
Age: 17
Ethnic Group: Soso
M’balu is an ambitious and community-minded student who balances her education with supporting her family through small-scale trading. She is actively involved in empowering other girls by helping to lead skills development initiatives at her school. With scholarship support, M’balu hopes to further her education and continue making a positive impact in her community.
Aminata K.
Age: 20
Ethnic Group: Limba
Aminata is a resilient and determined student who has overcome significant personal trauma and financial hardship to continue her education. Despite these challenges, she remains committed to her academic goals and passionate about advocating for justice. With scholarship support, Aminata aspires to study law and stand against injustice for women and girls.
