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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.
August 2010 - Lungi School
Fundraising begins by Seniors
at Foothill Technology High School
in Ventura California
Help them reach their goal of $50,000
(Learn More)
July 2010 - Fundraiser by Student
Schools for Salone
Student Ambassador
Michael asks friends and family
to each send $1.00
for Sierra Leone Students Scholarships,
then ask 10 more friends to do the same.
President Obama replies
July 2010 - Maforeka School Update
The expansion is completed in
Schools for Salone's very first school
in Maforeka, near Makeni
First school built in 2005
(Learn More)
June 2010 - Teacher Training in Bo
71 rural teachers attended
the 2nd annual
Teachers Training Teachers Workshop
held up-country
in Bo
16 groups produce 16 newspapers
(Learn More)
Spring/Summer 2010 - Update
"Brownstones to Red Dirt"
documentary connects Sierra Leone kids
with inner city New York kids
and partners with Schools for Salone
to build a school for war orphans
Film Festival Screenings around the US
March 2010 - On-Line Auction
by Producer, Copper Pot Pictures,
raises $25,000 toward new school
(Learn More)
March 23, 2010 - New Album Release
by the Sierra Leone Refugee All Stars
February 2010 - Two New Schools Open
with construction funding from
summer 2009 events in
Jackson Hole, Wyoming,
Opening Ceremonies were held at
Sembehun Primary School
and
Kpakuma Primary School
both near Bo
2011 Schools for Salone Calendars
with photos of Sierra Leone by
Professional Photographer, Betty Press
(Order yours today)
November 2009
Schools for Salone in partnership with Books For Africa
deliver a container of
22,000 Books to Sierra Leone
(Learn more)
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
