Emergency Relief in Sierra Leone

 

Thank you!  Thank you!  Thank you! Your generosity has helped us surpass our goal!  We are so humbled and grateful for our EduNations' friends and family rallying together in just 5 days to provide Emergency Disaster Relief to our students and staff in Sierra Leone!   We are so thankful for God's provision through your gracious giving!

 

Our students and staff in Sierra Leone have experienced two major disasters in the last two weeks.

On February 2, one of the dormitory buildings at our Senior Secondary School in Rokassa was completely destroyed by a raging fire. We were able to keep the fire contained to one building and thankfully, nobody was injured in the fire. However, the damage was catastrophic, leaving the building completely demolished and completely destroying all of the belongings of the 39 staff and students who lived in that dormitory. 

On Tuesday, January 24, a large storm in the village of Mayatta ripped the roof off of one of the school buildings in Mayatta, leaving the teacher's office, staff room, and Prep 4, 5, and 6 classrooms completely exposed to the wind and rain. The Principal and teachers did their best to rush as many academic and teaching materials to another building as soon as they could, but many books, school and office supplies, and pieces of furniture were gravely affected. 

Over the next 2 weeks, we need to raise $50,833 to cover the cost of all that was lost in the fire and the storm, including building reconstruction, furniture, staff and student belongings, school supplies, books, and more. Below is a breakdown of how the money will be used:

• Rokassa Dormitory Reconstruction: $34,579
• Replacement of Dormitory Furniture: $6,658
• Replacement of student and teacher clothes and belongings: $4,896
• Reconstruction of Mayatta Primary School: $4,700

If we exceed our goal, any additional funds will be used for the psychosocial care and counseling of our students as well as meals for the students, teachers, and staff of the Senior Secondary School.

Your gift of any amount can help us reach our goal so we can continue igniting hope through education. As always, we are thankful for your partnership as we care for our brothers and sisters in Sierra Leone. 

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