SIERRA LEONE SCHOOL'S OUT FOR THE SUMMER
The Hope kids wave goodbye to the end of the school year and say hello to their summer hols! Waving goodbye as they head off this morning...
Mo Bangura
7 days ago
ALL THE TEMNE LADIES SING OUT
The Ladies step up and sing out to help on the Hope Sakuma farm spending two days weeding the Bangura brothers boliland rice, looking...
Mo Bangura
7 days ago
BABY BONUS SMILES: EMPOWERING MOTHERS IN SIERRA LEONE
Discover how celebrating baby bonuses in Sierra Leone boosts vaccination rates and supports young families at this crucial time.
Mo Bangura
Jul 6
GRADUATION CELEBRATIONS IN SIERRA LEONE
A ram-packed Spring Water Community Academy, filled with students and parents and well-wishers from the Mabron community, gathered...
Mo Bangura
Jun 29
REPORTING BACK, LOOKING FORWARD
Discover the impact of our non-profit organization in Sierra Leone, bringing hope to over 500 vulnerable children.
Mo Bangura
Jun 22
CELEBRATING AFRICAN CHILD DAY IN SIERRA LEONE
The kids at Mama Mayila's Cradle celebrate international day of the African Child in style donning outfits in a rainbow of African...
Mo Bangura
Jun 15
PERFECT PINNEAPPLES: FROM FARM-TO-FINGERS
The kids at Mama Mayila's Cradle are filled with excitement as they gather around to celebrate a special delivery of pineapples, freshly...
Mo Bangura
Jun 8
CELEBRATING BABY BONUSES IN SIERRA LEONE
Discover how celebrating baby bonuses in Sierra Leone boosts vaccination rates and supports young families at this crucial time.
Mo Bangura
May 31
EXCITING FIELD TRIP: LEARNING ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT
The students at Abierich Academy were buzzing with excitement as they embarked on their first official field trip, a highly anticipated...
Mo Bangura
May 22
WARM WELCOME FOR THE HARROWERS RETURN
With a traditional Temne song the Hope Sakuma team welcome back Momoh, Abdulai and their trusty Ford tractor to the farm trailering the...
Mo Bangura
May 18
HEATED DEBATE: FAITH HONOURS TEACHERS
Join the kids as they enjoy a heated debate ‘teacher or doctor - which is best?’ Speaking up for teachers, Destiny and team while Ollie...
Mo Bangura
May 6
FARE THEE WELL TRUSTY TRACTOR!
With a farewell song and some very enthusiastic pan-banging we bid adieu to Abulai, Lincoln and their trusty tractor after a solid 8 days...
Mo Bangura
May 1
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMA SALONE!
On the shores of beautiful Whale Bay with gratitude and love to Sierra Leoneans across the World a happy and delightful 64th anniversary...
Mo Bangura
Apr 27
SIERRA LEONE TRACTOR LOVE
Some very enthusiastic cheers and a little dance rounds off a week's work well done as the Hope Sakuma team show Abdulai, Lincoln and...
Mo Bangura
Apr 25
HOPE SAKUMA: JOYOUS WELCOME FOR FIRST TRACTOR
A joyful reception for the farms' first tractor as it hoves into view, arriving to plough land not farmed since before the civil war. Pa...
Mo Bangura
Apr 19
SATURDAYS' SALUTORY SOCCER LESSON
The kids, taking a sure-fire route to soccer success, hit upon the bright idea of hiring their footballing talent in rather than the hard...
Mo Bangura
Apr 18
REST IN PERFECT PEACE AUNTY ROSE
What seemed like the whole of Freetown came to mourn the passing of Aunty Rose Tiafoe, Thursday, resting perfectly in peace at the grand...
Mo Bangura
Apr 17
SPORTING GOLD: LITTLE LIAM TRIUMPHS BIG
John Obey community sports ground was a-buzz with excitement today as caregivers and well-wishers followed the grand sporting pararde...
Mo Bangura
Apr 12
HOPE SAKUMA: A-MULCHING WE SHALL GO!
The Hope Sakuma team mulch the remaining vegetable beds with rice straw to supress weeds and retain moisture in the soil after they water...
Mo Bangura
Apr 8
HOPE SAKUMA: JICA COMES UP TRUMPS TRACKING DOWN TRACTOR
Mohamed comes up trumps tracking down the tractor, visiting Menteh on his mission and the brothers Bangura become mighty excited at the...
Mo Bangura
Apr 4
CELEBRATING SIERRA LEONE CHILDRENS' BOOK DAY
Join the Hope kids celebrating Children's Book Day in Sierra Leone, eager to deep dive into their favourite books
Mo Bangura
Apr 1
HOPE SAKUMA: 108 FINISH!
The hard-working Hope Sakuma team celebrate their 108th row of vegetable and cassava; marking out more nice neat rows ready for planting,...
Mo Bangura
Mar 30
A HEATWARMING RETURN
A heart-warming and heartening visit, as Harper and Ami, Isa and Elle make a welcome return to their roots and Mama Salone with their two...
Mo Bangura
Mar 27
HOPE SAKUMA: GROWING FOR SEED
The Hope Sakuma team take a well-earned break, resting int he shade as Mohamed Jica, Morlai, Pa Aruna and new recruit, Abdul set about...
Mo Bangura
Mar 23
A-BARBERING WE SHALL GO!
Leo expertly barbers all the boys, showcasing his barbering skills while Sophie deftly teases and twists the girls hair into beautiful...
Mo Bangura
Mar 22
HOPE SAKUMA: JICA JOINS THE TEAM
Morlai and Pa Aruna welcome old friend Mohamed Jica to the Hope Sakuma. Long-time followers will recall the farms’ early days when...
Tim Sherry
Mar 12
WHEN WE'RE CLEANING WINDOWS!
The official start of spring heralds much-anticipated time for spring cleaning, a seasonal ritual that many families embrace with...
Mo Bangura
Mar 9
SATURDAY SOCCER IN SIERRA LEONE
The boys head down to grassfield for a quick game of 4-a-side soccer in sporting outfits of orange and yellow enjoying the chance to...
Mo Bangura
Mar 1
GOING FOR GOLD: SIXTH SPRINGWATER SPORTS MEET
The sixth annual inter-house sports day took place today at Springwater Community Academy, located in the vibrant heart of Mabron. This...
Mo Bangura
Feb 22
KNOWLEDGE IS LIGHT
Leo steps up to join Alex teaching the kids at Mama Mayila's Cradle, reprising his summer school success and giving a Math class of times...
Mo Bangura
Feb 12
HOPE SAKUMA: GRAND DAY A-PLANTING!
Hope Sakumas' grand pepper planting gets underway carefully transplanting nursed seedlings but not before Morlai stops to collect...
Mo Bangura
Feb 3
GOING FOR GOLD: RISINGS' SPORTS DAY
An opening ceremony with a grand parade of students in their house colours gets everyone in the sporty mood for Rising Academy's two day...
Mo Bangura
Feb 2
HOPE SAKUMA: PADDIES INTO PEPPER BEDS
Hope Sakumas’ new interim farm coordinator, Morlai, starts his tenure carefully measuring and marking out nice straight vegetable beds...
Mo Bangura
Jan 22
HOPE'S BIG BOARD MEET
Mama Mayila and all the kids extend a warm welcome to the esteemed members of the Hope Board as they gather for the first meet of 2025,...
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Jan 19
IN HUES OF BLUES AND YELLOWS IT'S BACK TO SCHOOL IN SIERRA LEONE!
The kids head off for the new school term in hues of blues and yellows primary and juniors make their way to Abierich Academy while in...
Mo Bangura
Jan 7
SIERRA LEONE NEW YEARS DANCE OFF
Marvel at some fabulously fancy footwork as the top ten contenders from Hope's grand New Year's dance-off with 42 local kids from York...
Tim Sherry
Jan 4
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM SIERRA LEONE!
A very Happy and Blessed New Year for 2025 from the Hope kids in Sierra Leone to our generous sponsors, dedicated supporters, beloved...
Mo Bangura
Jan 1
CHRISTMAS IN THE CRADLE
Join the kids as they enjoy a two-day family Christmas in the Cradle with Grandma, celebrating special brthdays, opening gifts, Christmas...
Mo Bangura
Dec 25, 2024
CHRISTMAS WITH THE MOA WHARF KIDS
Mama Mayila's out and about bringing some Christmas cheer to the kids in our Moa Wharf kinship fostering programme. Thanks to a fantastic...
Mo Bangura
Dec 24, 2024
MEGA CHRISTMAS TREATS FOR CHILDREN IN NEED
Thanks to an amazing €1000 donation from Aunty Marenka and Heart for Humanity to our Angel Tree fundraiser, uncle Williams and Hassan are...
Mo Bangura
Dec 23, 2024
AN ANGEL TREE CHRISTMAS: CAROLS FROM SIERRA LEONE
With a wahoa-a-woa-a-woa-a-wo it's time for the kids to don their Santa caps once more as they present for your delectation and delight...
Mo Bangura
Dec 21, 2024
REACHING FOR THE STARS: RISINGS END OF TERM BASH
Mama Mayila attends another ram-packed Christmas party, this time it’s for Rising Academy’s end of term celebrations, a highly...
Mo Bangura
Dec 19, 2024
MABRON'S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS
Mabron School is absolutely packed to the rafters today, as parents, caregivers, and family members come together to join the 390...
Mo Bangura
Dec 18, 2024
ABIERICH CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES
The last day of term at Abierich Academy was a truly enchanting occasion, transformed into a festive wonderland. Students of all ages...
Mo Bangura
Dec 12, 2024
SLANGO AGM: A UNIFIED VOICE FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Mama Mayila was proud to attend the 16th annual general meeting of the Sierra Leone Association of Non-Governmental Organizations...
Mo Bangura
Dec 11, 2024
BEAUCOUP BOUNTY FOR THE ROKEL KIDS
The Rokel kids' eyes light up with excitement and anticipation as they gaze upon beaucoup bounty with four jumbo bags filled to the brim...
Mo Bangura
Dec 2, 2024
SINGING, DANCING AND BABY BUMPS GALORE
Dancing, songs and baby bumps galore greeted Mama Mayila and uncle Williams at the second annual distribution of baby boxes for...
Mo Bangura
Nov 24, 2024
INSPIRING HOPE: OLLIES' EXAM SUCCESS!
A beaming Ollie's pleased as punch to score the highest in his school for National Primary Svhool Examinations (NPSE) in the just...
Mo Bangura
Nov 20, 2024
LIAMS' FIRST SMILE
Dreamboat Liam smiles his first smile for the camera and what a big broad one it is, showcasing a wide and radiant grin! This shared...
Mo Bangura
Nov 17, 2024
CHALLENGES FOR ROKEL ORPHANAGE
Uncle Williams visits to Rokel and the children residing at the Jesus Disciple Interim Care Centre, overseen by the dedicated Reverend...
Mo Bangura
Nov 10, 2024
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