Procter & Gamble Alumni Foundation Grant Boosts Sierra Leone Farmers

Sherbro Foundation is honored to announce that the Procter & Gamble Alumni Foundation Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation has … Continue reading →

From Darkness to Light – Learning to Read

Imagine a child entering Class 3 who can hardly read simple words. Some still struggle naming letters or numbers. This … Continue reading →

Rachel first learns to read in CCET-SL's Learn to Read program

Meet Our Partner CCET-SL’s New Manager

When Mustakin Conteh arrived at the Center for Community Empowerment & Transformation last September, he didn’t just bring professional nonprofit … Continue reading →

Celebrating Ten Years Working in Rural Sierra Leone

In 2013 we formed a joint vision with Sierra Leone Paramount Chief Charles Caulker of sending Bumpeh Chiefdom girls to school and growing fruit orchards to self-fund education for the future. We’ve passed the test of time, met our early goals and expanded well beyond them. Continue reading →

Developing Sierra Leone Teachers as Agents for Change

Six new teachers in Bumpeh Chiefdom, Sierra Leone, have completed their tertiary education funded by Sherbro Foundation’s teacher training scholarships. The teachers, including Abdul Aziz Bendu, are closing in on government certification to earn regular salaries. Despite numerous challenges, such as low wages and few resources, the teachers are committed to improving education in their local community. The Sherbro Foundation continues to support local teachers’ development, leading to stronger students and communities. Continue reading →