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is a non-profit organization committed to helping Sierra Leoneans rebuild the many rural schools destroyed during their country's ten year long civil war that ended in 2002.
We seek to revitalize communities, empower children and ultimately improve socioeconomic conditions for families, communities, and future generations.
Through opportunities that only an education can provide, we strive to break the cycle of poverty, one school at a time.
2012 Calendars - Now Available
Schools for Salone
has another calendar full of
Sierra Leone photos ready for you.
Peter Andersen,
Chief of Outreach and Public Affairs
at the Special Court for Sierra Leone,
is the Photographer
Event Photos Coming Soon!
An evening
with Author Ishmael Beah
and Margaret Larson of KING 5TV
and guest Seattle Sounder Steve Zakuani
at Herban Feast in Sodo Park,
3200 1st Avenue South, Seattle
November 3, 2011
1st Annual Schools for Salone Fundraiser
in Seattle
Soccer Benefit
Meet After the Game
Bill Hamid, Goalkeeper for both DC United
and USA National Team, plus
Kei Kamara, Striker for Sporting Kansas City
Saturday, October 22, 2011 @ 7:30pm
Washington DC, RFK Stadium
Soccer Benefit promoting
Education in Sierra Leone.
(Learn More about the Benefit Event)
September 1, 2011
Betty Press - New Book
I Am Because We Are: African Wisdom
in Image and Proverb
When purchasing this book,
mention Schools for Salone
and $5.00 will be dontated to us.
August 1, 2011
Sierra Leone Trip Report
Cindy and the Teacher Training Team
have just returned from Sierra Leone
Watch this space for photos and news:
A Tour of Bunce Island,
Lungi School Opening,
Sahn Malen Library is Completed,
And More - Coming Soon
June 11, 2011 - 3rd Annual Fundraiser
in San Francisco
Sponcered by Pam Bohmann & James Mannah
Watch this amazing video
of the evening's events !
Open Flier with more information
See info about past fundraisers by this supportive family
(Event photos coming soon)
May 15 2011 - Refugee All Stars
The Sierra Leone Refugee All Star Band
appeared at Nectar Lounge
in Freemont, Seattle
With a 3-5pm
pre-concert Meet & Greet
to benefit Schools for Salone
May 2011 - New Red Raiders Web Site
Essex Red Raiders
have created a new web site
about their support
for the Maforeka School expansion.
April 2011 - Lungi School
They Did it !
Foothill Technology High School
Senior Heroes
in Ventura California
April 9, 2011 - Cooking Class
in Seattle Washington
Learn to cook West African cuisine
in honor of Sierra Leone's
50 Anniversary of Independence
(Learn more about the Cooking Class)
Schools for Salone Night
Meet & Greet in Los Angeles
with midfielder, Michael Lahoud
of MLS
Chivas USA
Saturday, March 19, 2011 @ 7:30pm
After the 1st home game with Sporting KC
Proceeds to build schools in Sierra Leone.
(Learn More - Michael Lahoud Meet & Greet)
Schools for Salone is a 501(c)(3)
Tax Exempt Non-Profit Organization.
(Learn more)
You can help build a promising future for Sierra Leone's Children
