Education West Africa helps school pupils in Sierra Leone get a better start in life.

Through education, young people can strive to escape poverty and get a job, earn money, live a healthier life, become independent and contribute to their family and the economy of their country.

New roof being installed at Kangahun Primary School

26 July 2025 19:56

SLC Primary School Kangahun, in Moyamba District, was in a very poor condition, and EWA was asked to help improve the learning environment before the children return to school in September. The school had a number of problems: leaking roofs, shattered ceilings, cracks in the walls and rusty window mesh. A detailed estimate of work needed was provided, and Trustees decided unanimously that this should be our next priority. As soon as funds allowed, the money was sent, and work
Thank you to Arundel and St Mary's Primary Schools

10 July 2025 09:31

Two West Sussex schools have held fundraising events recently and made donations to EWA. Arundel CE Primary School raised £91.50, and St Mary's CE Primary School in Pulborough raised £185 at their school fete. EWA would like to thank the staff and pupils at both schools for their commitment to supporting schools in Sierra Leone.
Thank you Emeric Coker

29 May 2025 10:49

EWA would like to thank Emeric Coker, Diocesan Education Secretary in Freetown, for his work with schools and his support for our work. We were deeply saddened to learn recently of Emeric's death after a short illness, and we will miss his regular contact updating us on the projects we were funding and telling us where help was needed next. Emeric was particularly committed to working with schools in the provinces outside the city of Freetown, and we will