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
May 4
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
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,...
Mo Bangura
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
BIG BEAUTIFUL BEACH TRIP
Grandma and uncle Cor from the Netherlands treat the kids and aunties to a delightful day out at stunning No. 2 beach - just one of 60...
Mo Bangura
Nov 1, 2024
TERRIFIC TRIP TO TACUGAMA
Leo and Alex take uncle Cor and his grandkids on a memorable outing to the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a place dedicated to the...
Mo Bangura
Oct 26, 2024
EMPOWERING CHILDREN IN SIERRA LEONE
Experience the vibrant atmosphere at Mabron’s Springwater Community Academy, as the pupils eagerly gather, thronging to greet Mama Mayila...
Mo Bangura
Oct 25, 2024
MID-WEEK IN THE CRADLE
Mid-week in the Cradle finds serene moments captured in the daily lives of Elle, Destiny, Ami, Faith, Liam, Ollie, Scout, and Sophie. The...
Mo Bangura
Oct 9, 2024
HOPE SAKUMA: MORE AZOLLA POWERED PADDIES
John meticulously seeds Hope Sakumas’ newly planted rice paddies with Azolla, a small floating aquatic fern known for its remarkable...
Mo Bangura
Oct 2, 2024
PLAYTIME AT ABIERICH
A sneak peek behind the scenes at Abierich Academy offers a delightful glimpse into the daily lives of the children as they immerse...
Mo Bangura
Oct 1, 2024
HOPE KIDS DECLARE A FULL HOUSE!
Join the Hope kids as they celebrate a milestone with a full house of registration certificates in Sierra Leone.
Mo Bangura
Sep 29, 2024
MARVELLOUS MABRON MAKEOVER
Join the kids at Mabron’s Springwater Community Academy in their newly renovated classrooms, where they embrace the joy of learning.
Mo Bangura
Sep 27, 2024
DISTRIBUTING HOPE: SCHOOL KIT FOR MOA WHARF
Children patiently sit with school report cards at the ready at todays' event taking place at Moa Wharf, as national Coordinator, Uncle...
Mo Bangura
Sep 15, 2024
SMART NEW UNIFORMS FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR
Experience a vibrant vision of sophistication as students proudly don their smart new uniforms, marking the beginning of a new school year
Mo Bangura
Sep 13, 2024
BACK TO SCHOOL IN SIERRA LEONE
Excited and filled with anticipation, the children eagerly prepare for their first day of school. Selecting their new bags, packed full...
Mo Bangura
Sep 9, 2024
HOPE SAKUMA: MORE PADDIES PLANTED
The dedicated Hope Sakuma farmers continue their hard work extending the farms rice paddies into the newly discovered swamp planting...
Mo Bangura
Sep 7, 2024
GREAT GROUNDNUT!
Little Abe and newcomer Liam take great delight uprooting the groundnut planted a few short months ago. As they carefully separate the...
Mo Bangura
Sep 6, 2024
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