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The Chalfonts School buys textbooks for Makeni
24 October 2025 20:52
The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School in High Wycombe has raised funds to buy English, maths, science and social studies textbooks for their link school, Holy Trinity Junior Secondary School in Makeni. The students and staff in Makeni are delighted with the new books, and The Chalfonts have sent out a -
New motorbike for Education Secretary Alex
17 October 2025 12:24
EWA has bought a new motorbike for Bo Education Secretary Alex Puhindei, as his previous bike broke down permanently after 5 years of heavy mileage on bumpy roads travelling to schools across the Diocese. Alex did detailed research to identify a bike which combines good value with reliability. Thanks to -
Trustee raises £1,700 from half marathon
11 October 2025 17:35
EWA Trustee Vicky Smith and her daughter Rachel successfully completed the Robin Hood half marathon at the end of September, and through sponsorship raised over £1,700 to support schools in Sierra Leone. This was a big challenge, and EWA would like to thank them both for such an -
Sponsored walk raises £369
03 October 2025 20:18
The children in Sierra Leone class at St Mary's CE Primary School in Pulborough raised £369 for EWA by being sponsored to walk round their school field. They walked a total of 75km, significantly more than their target of 42km, accompanied by EWA Trustee Vicky Smith. Every child -
Thank you to St Andrew's Church
19 September 2025 20:05
St Andrew's Church in Moulsecoomb, Brighton, held a fundraising event after their service on 14th September, and raised a fantastic £232 for EWA. The event included the sale of home made preserves and cake, a raffle and a quiz about Sierra Leone. Thank you to everyone who supported -
Roof replacement completed at Damballa Road
24 August 2025 18:37
A classroom block at Damballa Road School in Bo has been given a new roof in time for the new school year in September, thanks to the generosity of EWA supporters. The workers were determined to complete the roof before the rains arrived. The EWA logo has now been painted